Paraprofessional

Communications Program; Bourbonnais (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kankakee Area Special Education Cooperative is seeking a full-time paraprofessional for The Communications Program serving students on the Autism Spectrum in Saint Anne, Illinois.

Candidates must hold or pursue ISBE Paraprofessional license, complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training, and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, excellent attendance, flexibility, and ability to follow directions as part of a collaborative teaching team.

Qualifications

• Must hold (or be able to attain) ISBE Paraprofessional license.
• Must complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training for verbal de-escalation techniques and physical restraint strategies.
• Possess good interpersonal skills and be able to work on a team.
• Have an excellent attendance record.
• Flexibility and self-motivation; willingness to take direction.

Job description

Kankakee Area Special Education Cooperative Multiple Program Locations - Saint Anne, Illinois Open in Google Maps

Paraprofessional

Kankakee Area Special Education Cooperative Multiple Program Locations - Saint Anne, Illinois Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Kankakee Area Special Education Cooperative

Job Details

Job ID: 3505752
Application Deadline: Oct 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Sep 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Job Description

This opening is for a full time paraprofessional in The Communications Program (for students on the Autism Spectrum).

Qualifications

• Must hold (or be able to attain) ISBE Paraprofessional license
• Must be able to complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training for verbal de-escalation techniques and physical restraint strategies
• Possess good interpersonal skills and be able to work on a team
• Have an excellent attendance record
• Flexibility and self-motivation
• Willingness to take direction and follow through on tasks

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Seasonal/Other Opportunities > Online/Remote

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lindsey Coffey , Executive Director
• KASEC Main Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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