Paraeducator at Plainfield Elementary School

Generalasp; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid health benefits

Union benefits

Job summary

Community Consolidated School District 62 in Des Plaines, Illinois seeks a full-time Special Education Paraeducator for Plainfield Elementary School. You will work under a certified teacher, supporting students with disabilities across various settings to help them learn and participate.

The position is a 10-month, 180-day school year with a starting wage of $19.10 per hour (higher at 20.10 with 3 years experience or a Bachelor's degree) and includes fully paid individual health benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for Paraprofessional license from ISBE.
• Full-time, 10-month, 180-day school year position.
• Starting salary information provided in posting and CBAs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to students with disabilities in varied educational settings.
• Assist with classroom instruction, behavioral management, and individualized student needs.

Education

Paraprofessional license (ISBE)

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Des Plaines School District 62

Paraeducator at Plainfield Elementary School JobID: 2397

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant - Special Education
• Date Posted:
  10/7/2026
• Location:
  District 62 Schools
• Date Available:
  10/2026
• Closing Date:
  When filled.

Community Consolidated School District 62 in Des Plaines, Illinois is seeking a Paraeducator at Plainfield Elementary School.

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 Please see the attached job description for more information.

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.

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.

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