Multilingual 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

Job summary

Des Plaines School District 62 in Illinois is seeking two Multilingual Program Paraeducators for the 2026-2027 school year at Chippewa Middle School. This full-time role involves working with multilingual students in diverse educational settings. Candidates must hold or qualify for a Paraprofessional license, with Spanish or Russian language proficiency preferred.

The starting salary is $19.10 per hour, increasing to $20.10 for those with 3 years of paraeducator experience or a Bachelor's degree. The position includes fully paid individual health benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for a Paraprofessional license.
• Spanish or Russian speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with ML students in various educational settings.
• Support the educational goals of students.

Skills

Spanish speaking

Russian speaking

Working with ML students

Education

Paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Community Consolidated School District 62 in Des Plaines, Illinois is seeking two Multilingual Program Paraeducators for the 2026-2027 school year at Chippewa Middle School.

Position Information

This is a full-time, 10 month, 180 day school year position, and will work with ML 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 Spanish or Russian speaking preferred.

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.