Paraeducator ED SE

Applitrack; Streamwood (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a Para Educator to support students with IEP goals in a middle school setting. You will work under a certified staff member, assisting with instructional activities and maintaining confidentiality.

The position requires 60 college hours or a Para Pro exam, and a Para Educator license or equivalent credential. Prior experience with special education needs is preferred, with a 10-month term and competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional or substitute role experience preferred.
• Must meet Para Educator licensing/education requirements.
• Experience supporting students with IEP goals is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional lessons under supervision of a certified teacher.
• Familiarize with goals for mainstream/IEP students in the classroom.
• Assist in implementing functional curriculum as assigned.
• Follow behavioral programs and procedures as directed.
• Document student behavior as directed by the teacher.
• Collaborate with the teacher and prepare materials.

Skills

Paraprofessional experience

IEP support

Instruction assistance

Education

60 college hours or Para Pro exam

Para Educator or Provisional Educator License

Job description

Bargaining Unit: DUEA Department/Location: Specialized Student Services

Date Posted: 9/15/2026
Location: Tefft Middle School
Date Available: ASAP
Closing Date: 06/01/2027

Calendar Days: 193 Reports To: Building Principal and Assigned Teacher

JD Revision Date: 07/17/2024 Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

To support the program in providing a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interests, and needs of students with an IEP. Perform duties and activities under direct supervision of a certified staff member. Adhere to published policies and procedures distributed by the district and school. Maintain confidentiality of student, staff and department information within the school and community.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Implement individual or small group instructional lessons under the supervision of a certified teacher.
• Familiarize self with goals/objectives for mainstream/IEP students in the classroom.
• Facilitate implementation of functional community-based curriculum as assigned.
• Follow through on set behavioral programs and procedures.
• Document student behavior as directed by the teacher.
• Collaborate with the teacher, prepare and maintain materials.
• Escort students within the building, as directed by the classroom teacher
• Work cooperatively with the classroom teacher by assisting with any related activity specific to the students' IEP.
• Lift, transfer, position, toilet, etc. (this is special skills only)
• Provide input to the classroom teacher regarding student-para interactions.
• Attend staff meetings and staff development activities as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Para Educator, Substitute, Professional Educator or Provisional Educator License required.
• Minimum education requirement for a Para Educator License is completion of at least 60 semester hours of college course work or a passing score on the ETSPara Pro exam or two specific Work Keys exams.

Experience / Knowledge

• Experience working with students in an educational setting preferred.

Physical Demands

• Lift, transfer, position, toileting etc. (for special skills positions only)
• Excellent physical agility and quick response time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Terms of Employment

• This is a 10-month position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education and set forth in the collective bargaining agreement as applicable.

Additional Information

• This positon includes benifts.
• Minimum $23.38 per hour per union agreement.