1:1 Paraeducator at Chippewa Middle School

Des Plaines School District 62; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 26,312 - 27,689; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid individual health benefits

Salary based on experience and qualifications

Job summary

Des Plaines School District 62 is seeking three full-time 1:1 Paraeducators for the STRIVE Program at Chippewa Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves direct support to students with disabilities, classroom instruction assistance, and behavioral management.

Qualifications include eligibility for a Paraprofessional license. The starting salary is $19.10 per hour with health benefits. This position emphasizes an inclusive learning environment and development of compassionate lifelong learners.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for a Paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.
• Ability to support both academically and behaviorally.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to students with disabilities.
• Assist with classroom instruction under a certified teacher.
• Support individual student needs as required.

Skills

Support students with disabilities

Assist with classroom instruction

Behavioral management

Individualized support

Education

Paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education

Job description

Community Consolidated School District 62 in Des Plaines, Illinois is seeking three 1:1 Paraeducators in the STRIVE (Structured Teaching for Readiness, Independence, Voice, and Engagement) Program for the 2026-2027 school year at Chippewa Middle School. This position will work directly with one student as well as support the classroom. Please see the attached job description for more information.

Position Information

The Special Education Paraeducator provides direct support to students with disabilities in various educational settings, ensuring they have the necessary assistance to succeed academically, socially, and behaviorally. Working under the supervision of a certified special education teacher, the paraprofessional assists with classroom instruction, behavioral management, and individualized student needs. This is a full time, 10 month, 180 day school year position, and will work with students in various educational settings. Applicants must hold or be eligible for a Paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education: https://www.isbe.net/Documents/What-is-Paraprofessional.pdf

Mission

The mission of District 62 is to cultivate an inclusive, innovative learning environment that inspires students to explore robust academics, advance their potential and to be compassionate lifelong learners.

District Information

District 62 has approximately 4,800 students in grades preK-8 in 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 early learning center, and 1 year-round, K-8 school.

Application Procedure

Apply online at https://tinyurl.com/D62Hires and complete the online application, including uploading all requested documents.

Compensation Information

The position starting salary is $19.10 per hour including fully paid individual health benefits. (Those with 3 years of experience as a paraeducator or who hold a Bachelors degree will have a starting salary of $20.10 per hour.)

• This position is part of the Des Plaines Educational Support Personnel Association and salaries are part of the collective bargaining agreement. Salary information can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/D62DPESPA
• This position includes fully paid individual health benefits. All benefits information can be found here: https://ccsd62.benefithub.com/app/home

Selection Procedure

All applications will be reviewed and qualified applicants will be recommended for further interview consideration. After interviews are completed, the assistant superintendent for human resources will make a recommendation to the Board of Education via the superintendent.