Instructional Assistant / Paraprofessional for Comprehensive Support Classroom

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra duty pay

Job summary

Kenilworth School District 38 is seeking an instructional assistant (paraprofessional) for the Comprehensive Support Classroom at The Joseph Sears School. The role provides academic and behavioral support to students with disabilities under the direction of the student\'s case manager.

The successful candidate will be a team player who communicates effectively, works independently, and demonstrates flexibility in an inclusive North Shore environment with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Paraprofessional license or substitute license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and behavioral support to students with disabilities under the case manager.
• Demonstrate teamwork, effective communication, independence and flexibility.

Education

High school diploma

Paraprofessional license or substitute license

Job description

Instructional Assistant / Paraprofessional for Comprehensive Support Classroom

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Duties

Kenilworth School District 38 is seeking a motivated individual who enjoys working with students with disabilities to serve as a paraprofessional (instructional assistant) at The Joseph Sears School.

The Joseph Sears School is a neighborhood preschool-8th grade school located in Kenilworth, IL, that enrolls approximately 450 students. The district has a reputation for having talented teachers and specialists. The school boasts small class sizes, low teacher to student ratios, and high quality technology and instructional resources. The school prides itself on having a strong inclusive environment. Staff salary and benefits are very competitive for the North Shore region.

The instructional assistant provides academic and behavioral support to students with disabilities under the direction of the student's case manager. A successful Instructional Assistant is a team player who is passionate about supporting students, communicates effectively, works independently, and demonstrates flexibility.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Paraprofessional license or substitute license

Salary/Benefits

Salary/Benefits

• Hours: 8:10 to 3:15
• Rate of Pay: For the 2026-2027school year, position pay starts from $20.50 to $21.50 per hour with opportunities for extra duty pay.