Resource Aide; Paraprofessional

Overview

The Community Consolidated School District 89 is seeking to hire a Resource Aide for Briar Glen Elementary School. This position is five days a week, FTE 1.0, for the 2026‑2027 school year. Our Resource Aides work alongside certified teachers to create positive learning experiences for students in assigned areas of study, helping them attain learning objectives and reinforce classroom lessons.

Position Type: Support Staff / Special Education Assistant

Date Posted: 4/27/2026

Date Available: 08/18/2026

District: Community Consolidated District 89

All applicants must meet Illinois’ requirements for aides, holding an ELS (PARA) license or SUB license. If you do not have a license, the process is quick to complete and the information can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./licensure

CCSD 89 expects all employees to maintain high standards in school relationships, demonstrate integrity and honesty, and be considerate and cooperative with students, parents, staff, and others.

• Makes decisions and demonstrates leadership that supports the mission, vision, goals and interests of the district and of students. Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, staff, and teacher applicants.
• Assists teachers in maintaining student discipline and classroom instruction. Escorts children to and from various instructional areas, bathrooms, or playground.
• Assists with setting up the classroom and prepares materials for specialized instructional units. Coordinates the use of audio‑visual equipment and computers for the classroom.
• Keeps daily logs of student behavior and learning as directed by the classroom teacher. Implements de‑escalation strategies and individualized student behavior intervention plans (token boards, choice boards, individualized schedules, etc.).
• Assists with personal care tasks such as toileting, positioning, student hygiene and feeding as dictated by student needs.
• Prepares and/or assists with various curricula, such as physical education, as directed. Evaluates student performance under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
• Works with students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning activity and follow up.
• Serves as a source of information and helps any substitute teacher.
• Participates during in‑service training programs as assigned (CPI annually).
• Advise the classroom teacher or principal immediately of any problems deemed to warrant prompt attention, advice, or intervention.
• Performs special assignments and other duties as determined by the classroom teacher or school administration.

All non‑certified staff under the Support Professional Association “SPA” are placed on a salary schedule based on position and experience. The hourly range for this position is $19.00–$22.75.

Non‑certified staff receive 12 sick days and 2 personal days of paid time off. Full‑time staff receive 90 % Board‑paid health insurance and 100 % Board‑paid dental insurance.

Applications are considered complete when the following materials are submitted:

Internal candidates need not complete the online application or submit all documents.