Paraeducator - Developmental Learning Program (DLP)

Berwyn South School District 100; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Berwyn South School District 100 seeks a Paraprofessional to work in the Developmental Learning Program at Heritage Middle School. The role supports the classroom teacher, helps implement individualized instruction, and fosters a nurturing, student-centered learning environment for cognitive and developmental needs.

Qualifications include Paraprofessional Approval by the Illinois State Board of Education. The position requires teamwork, confidentiality, and the ability to assist students from

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional approval by the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service activities and growth.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.
• Able to assist students with personal needs and mobility.
• Supports learning with certified staff and adapts to individual student needs.
• Works with teachers to reinforce learning and provide differentiated opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assists certified staff in devising strategies to reinforce materials.
• Maintains confidentiality and supports student wellbeing.
• Assists with non-instructional supervision and safety as needed.
• Develops positive relationships with school personnel and families.
• Capable of helping students with personal care and mobility needs (preschool–8th).

Skills

Professional communication

Confidentiality

Education

Paraprofessional Approval by ISBE

Job description

• Date Posted: 8/3/2026
• Location: Heritage Middle School
• Date Available: August 2026

Paraprofessional - Developmental Learning Program (DLP)

QUALIFICATIONS: Paraprofessional Approval by the Illinois State Board of Education

JOB GOAL: DLP Program is a highly individualized classroom designed to serve students that require intensive and/or alternate instruction based on their cognitive and developmental needs. A paraprofessional in this setting works with the classroom teacher to provide educational programming in a nurturing and child centered environment that best meets the students' needs.

REPORTS TO: Principal/Assistant Principal

1. 1. Possesses knowledge of District policies and regulations relating to areas of responsibilities
2. 2. Maintains professional competence through participation in District provided in-service activities and/or self-selected professional growth activities related to job responsibilities
3. 3. Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community
4. 4. Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff
5. 5. Assists the certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on the understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities
6. 6. Assists as directed by certified staff in the effort to successfully maintain students with special needs in an integrated setting, as determined by the grade level team
7. 7. Assists teachers in instructional activities that allow for differentiated learning opportunities
8. 8. Advises the certified staff and/or administrator to any problem or special information about a student
9. 9. Develops positive working relationships with school personnel and parents
10. 10. Is capable of physically assisting students with special needs, including students using wheelchairs, of any grade level (Preschool - 8th grade) with personal needs and care including eating, dressing, positioning, bathing/cleansing, grooming, toileting, standing, bus loading, and lifting/carrying or supporting students who may weigh 60 or more pounds
11. 11. Assists with the monitoring and supervising of students during non-instructional times/areas such as: classroom, hall, lunch, recess, bus, or as otherwise requested
12. 12. Promotes and models school behavior management programs
13. 13. Assists and carries out other duties assigned by supervising teacher and/or by building administrator(s)

Compensation – Based on District Collective Bargaining Agreement:

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1755267541/bsd100org/faspepjsofeynffe0msq/ParaeducatorAgreement2025-2029.pdf