Paraeducator at Westerhold Early Learning Center

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid health benefits

10-month school year

Job summary

Des Plaines School District 62 is seeking a Paraeducator for the Westerhold Early Learning Center to support students with disabilities in a preschool setting. This is a full-time, 10-month position (180 days) working under a certified special education teacher.

The starting wage is $19.10 per hour with fully paid individual health benefits; those with 3 years of paraeducator experience or a bachelor's degree start at $20.10 per hour. Paraprofessional license from ISBE required or eligible.

Qualifications

• Direct support to students with disabilities in various educational settings.
• Assist with classroom instruction under supervision of a certified special education teacher.
• Support behavioral management and individualized student needs.

Responsibilities

• Help implement IEP/behavior support plans as directed.
• Assist with instructional activities and classroom routines.
• Monitor student progress and report observations to teachers.

Education

Paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Des Plaines School District 62

Paraeducator at Westerhold Early Learning Center JobID: 2407

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant - Special Education
• Date Posted: 11/9/2026
• Location: District 62 Schools
• Date Available: 12/2026
• Closing Date: When filled.

Community Consolidated School District 62 in Des Plaines, Illinois is seeking Paraeducatorsfor the 2026-2027 school year at the Westerhold Early Learning Center.

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 a special education preschool classroom. 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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