Paraeducator at Westerhold Early Learning Center

Des Plaines School District 62; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid health benefits

Job summary

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

The Special Education Paraeducator provides direct support to students with disabilities under the supervision of a certified special education teacher, assisting with instruction, behavioral management, and individualized student needs.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for a Paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to students with disabilities in preschool settings.
• Assist with classroom instruction and behavioral management under supervision of a certified teacher.
• Support individualized student needs as required by the student and the program.

Education

Paraprofessional license (ISBE)

Job description

Community Consolidated School District 62 in Des Plaines, Illinois is seeking Paraeducators for 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
• 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.