Special Education (IES) Paraprofessional (SY25/26)

Position Type: Educational Support Personnel/Special Education ParaprofessionalDate Posted: 2/3/2026Location: Dewey Elementary SchoolDate Available: ASAPClosing Date: Until FilledThe job of Paraprofessional is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and attending IEP meetings. This job reports to Principal.This is a 10-month position, starting ASAP, for 6 hours a day, Monday - Friday. Essential FunctionsAdapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance, as needed, and as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.Assists medically fragile or physically disabled students for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene.Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring students success in school.Qualifications:Job related experience is desiredTargeted, job-related education with study in a job-related areaMust Have ONE of the following:Illinois Educator License with Stipulations (PARA or TBE)Substitute Teaching LicenseProfessional Educator LicenseCompensation and Benefits:(2025-2026 school year)Minimum starting salary with a license - $26,973.90 Benefits include:Medical and Dental InsuranceIllinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension planPet InsuranceLife insuranceLong term disabilityFlexible benefits plan10 Sick days2 Personal days15 Designated vacation daysDirect depositEmployee assistance programInformation on obtaining a paraprofessional license can be found on the ISBE website - click here for link. Also attached is an ISBE checklist for applying for a license.ISBE offers a short-approval para professional license for those with a high school diploma (or equivalent), which is good for 3 years while completing the requirements for a full paraprofessional license. Application Procedure:Apply online at Selection Procedure:Selected qualified candidates will be notified to schedule an interview.Attachment(s):Paraprofessional JD.pdf

Created: 2026-04-02