Primary Modified Paraprofessional

Position Overview

Community Consolidated School District 89 is hiring a Primary Modified Aide for the  school year at Westfield Elementary School. This 1.0 FTE, five‑day‑per‑week position focuses on supporting Special Education students.

• Type: Support Staff / Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 11/7/2025
• Location: Westfield Elementary
• Start Date: ASAP
• Closing: Once Filled
• District: Community Consolidated District 89

• Make decisions and demonstrate leadership in support of the district mission and student welfare.
• Assist teachers with student discipline and classroom instruction; escort students to and from instructional areas, bathrooms, or playgrounds.
• Assist with classroom setup, prepare materials for specialized units, and coordinate audio‑visual equipment and computers.
• Keep daily logs of student behavior and learning; implement de‑escalation strategies and individualized intervention plans.
• Assist with personal care tasks such as toileting, positioning, hygiene, and feeding as needed.
• Prepare and assist with curricula such as physical education; evaluate student performance under teacher supervision.
• Work individually or in small groups to reinforce learning activities.
• Serve as a source of information and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Participate in in‑service training programs as assigned.
• Advise the classroom teacher or principal immediately of any problems requiring prompt attention.
• Perform special assignments and other duties as directed by teacher or school administration.

All district employees are expected to maintain high standards in school relationships, demonstrate integrity and honesty, be considerate and cooperative, and maintain professional relationships with students, parents, staff members, and others.

• Illinois certified aide with ELS (PARA) license.
• Experience or willingness to obtain the required license quickly.

Hourly range: $18.50 - $22.25 (according to the SPA salary schedule). Non‑certified staff receive 12 sick days and 2 personal days paid time off. Full‑time staff are eligible for health and dental insurance: 90% board‑paid for employee (80% board‑paid for family) and 100% board‑paid dental insurance.

Internal candidates may apply without completing the online application.