1:1 Paraeducator at Iroquois Community School

Des Plaines School District 62; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid health benefits

Job summary

Des Plaines School District 62 in Des Plaines, Illinois is seeking a 1:1 Paraeducator for the 2026-2027 school year at Iroquois Community School. This is a full-time, 10-month (180-day) position serving one student. Applicants must hold or be eligible for a Paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education. Starting salary is $19.10 per hour with fully paid individual health benefits; higher with three years of paraeducator experience or a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for a Paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 paraeducator support for a student in the classroom.
• Collaborate with the lead teacher and school staff to support student learning and behavior.

Skills

1:1 paraeducator

Education

Paraprofessional license

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Des Plaines School District 62

1:1 Paraeducator at Iroquois Community School JobID: 2390

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant - Special Education
• Date Posted:
  9/21/2026
• Location:
  District 62 Schools
• Date Available:
  10/2026
• Closing Date:
  When filled.

Community Consolidated School District 62 in Des Plaines, Illinois is seeking a 1:1 Paraeducator for the 2026-2027 school year at Iroquois Community School. Iroquois Community School is a school of choice that CCSD 62 offers for those families who are interested in an alternative school calendar; theIroquois school year starts in July and incorporates longer breaks in the Fall, Winter and Spring.
This is a full time, 10 month (school year), 180-day position. 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 Please see the attached job description for more information. This position works directly with one student.

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 4,700 students in grades preK-8 in 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 early learning center, and 1 year-round, K-8 school.

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

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.