Flexible School Paraprofessional Pick Your Days! - Starting at $25 /hr.

Aimcareers; Maywood (IL); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral agency network

Weekly pay

Flexible scheduling

Career growth

Job summary

Aimcareers is seeking dedicated Paraprofessionals to support students in a dynamic educational setting in the Maywood area. This role focuses on assisting teachers, reinforcing learning concepts, and promoting positive behavior and social development.

Ideal candidates have patience, dependability, and a passion for working with children with diverse learning needs. Experience in education is preferred and a high school diploma is required, with associates or higher preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or in an educational setting preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow direction and work collaboratively with school staff.
• Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
• Experience supporting students with special needs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support under the direction of the lead teacher.
• Assist students with academic tasks, assignments, and instructional activities.
• Support students with behavioral management and social development.
• Work one-on-one or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and positive classroom environment.
• Assist with daily routines, transitions, and supervision (e.g., lunch, recess).
• Document student progress and communicate effectively with staff.

Education

High School Diploma

Associates or higher preferred

Strong communication & interpersonal skills

Ability to follow directions & collaborate with staff

Patience & flexibility

Experience with students with special needs (a plus)

Job description

SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY

Our clients are seeking dedicated and compassionate Paraprofessionals to support students in a dynamic educational setting. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact by assisting teachers and helping students reach their full potential both academically and socially. Ideal candidates are patient, dependable, and passionate about working with children of diverse learning needs.

CLIENT'S LOCATION

Schools are located in Maywood and surrounding area.

DESCRIPTION OF CLIENT'S DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide classroom support under the direction of the lead teacher
• Assist students with academic tasks, assignments, and instructional activities
• Support students with behavioral management and social development
• Work one-on-one or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and positive classroom environment
• Assist with daily routines, transitions, and supervision (e.g., lunch, recess)
• Document student progress and communicate effectively with staff

CLIENT'S REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience working with children or in an educational setting preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow direction and work collaboratively with school staff
• Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude
• Experience supporting students with special needs is a plus
• Minimum education requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent (associates or higher preferred)

DTG ADVANTAGES

• Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral-health.
• Compensation processed weekly
• Increase or decrease your schedule at your discretion: choose opportunities that best fit your schedule
• Accessibility to grow professionally.