Paraprofessional - Park School (SY26/27)

Evanston/Skokie School District 65; Park School; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund

Life insurance

Long term disability

Flexible benefits plan

10 Sick days

2 Personal days

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Applitrack seeks a Paraprofessional for Park School to support instructional programs and assist in caring for and teaching students with special needs in regular or self-contained classrooms. You will help implement IEP objectives, monitor behavior, and assist in communications with staff and families.

Responsibilities include adapting activities, administering tests, providing basic health care under supervision, and assisting in meetings to support student progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Certificates and licenses: Professional Educator License, Substitute Teaching License, Educator License with Stipulations (TBE) or Educator License with Stipulations (PARA).
• Experience preferred: Job related experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher to support and reinforce classroom objectives.
• Administer tests, homework, make-up work, etc., to support teachers in the classroom.
• Administer immediate first aid and medical assistance as needed and as instructed by a health care professional.
• Assist medically fragile or physically disabled students for personal hygiene.
• Attend meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and conveying information relative to job functions.
• Communicate with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
• Implement behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders under supervision.
• Maintain instructional materials and files/records to ensure availability and meet mandated requirements.
• Monitor students during assigned periods in various school environments to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Provide instruction to students in individual and group activities to reinforce instructional objectives and implement IEP plans.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a job-related area

Job description

Paraprofessional - Park School (SY26/27) JobID: 5512

• Date Posted: 8/26/2026
• Location: Park School
• Date Available: ASAP

The 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 the Principal.

The Paraprofessional will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

Adapts 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 the 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.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Paraprofessional must possess the following qualifications:

Education Required:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a job-related area.

Certificates and licenses:

Must have one of the following:

Professional Educator License,

Substitute Teaching License,

Educator License with Stipulations (TBE) or

Educator License with Stipulations (PARA).

Experience Preferred:

Job related experience is desired.

Targeted, job related education with study in a job-related area.

Compensation and Benefits (2026-2027 school year)

Minimum starting salary with a license -Elementary School (6.0 hours per day) - Step 1/$29,310.90

Benefits include

Medical and Dental Insurance

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension plan

Life insurance

Long term disability

Flexible benefits plan

10 Sick days

2 Personal days

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Information on obtaining a paraprofessional license can be found on the ISBE website - click here for link.