Paraprofessional

Noble Schools; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Noble Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional to support students across Chicago campuses, including The Noble Academy, Gary Comer College Prep, Noble Street College Prep, and Butler College Prep. The role emphasizes upholding clear expectations, consistency, and building strong relationships with students and staff.

Starting compensation ranges from $22.00 to $27.00 per hour, based on degree attainment and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, college, and lead exemplary lives
• Proven track record of ambitious results in previous roles
• Self-awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve
• Follow through, attention to detail, and a belief that “sweating the small stuff” matters

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow through

Self-awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Associate’s Degree or higher required

Job description

Campus Location: The Noble Academy (60610),Gary Comer College Prep (60619),Noble Street College Prep (60642),Butler College Prep (60628)
Department: Paraprofessional

Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter schools. Our 17 campuses and 1,680 employees currently serve 12,000 students, 99% of whom identify as persons of color, 90% of whom are from under‑resourced communities, and 81% of whom are first‑generation college attendees. Noble’s mission is to ensure that all students have equitable and positive school experiences that equip them to complete college and lead choice‑filled lives.

We are proud to be recognized nationally for college access and persistence. Noble supports more than 31,000 alumni, with 99% of Noble students accepted into college and historically almost 90% choosing to enroll.

Clear, Consistent and Connected

All staff at Noble are bound by three key principles that shape a strong and positive campus culture at Noble.

Clear, Setting Clear Expectations: Students, like all individuals, flourish when they have a clear understanding of boundaries and expectations. All Noble Schools staff should prepare and explain academic and behavioral expectations using easy‑to‑understand procedures, routines, and "what to do" directions in all spaces.

Consistent , Maintaining Consistency in Responses: Students experience a spectrum of emotions. While all emotions are valid, not all behaviors are productive. Consistency in how these behaviors are addressed helps to ensure fairness and provides students with the security of knowing that our campuses operate with a sense of justice and equity.

Connected , Building Positive Relationships: Students, like all individuals, thrive when they feel a communal connection to their school and can rely on meaningful relationships with the adults at the school. All Noble staff prioritize positive interactions and relationships rooted in the humanity and belonging of each student.

Ideal Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, college, and lead exemplary lives
• Proven track record of ambitious results in previous roles
• Self‑awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve
• Follow through, attention to detail, and a belief that “sweating the small stuff” matters

Minimum Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the United States on a full‑time basis
• Associate’s Degree or higher required
• If you do not have an Associate’s Degree, you can still be eligible for a paraprofessional license if you have at least 60 semester hours of post‑secondary coursework, or a
• High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro state exam

Given the importance of our support staff to the success of our schools, Noble offers among the top hourly rates of any schools in the Chicagoland area. Starting compensation is based on degree attainment and work experience.

Compensation for this position falls between $22.00 per hour and $27.00 per hour, which represents the average for staff in this role. Factors such as years of experience and skill sets may impact placement within, or outside, this range.

1 N. State Street
6th Floor
Chicago, IL 60602

Statement of Non Discrimination

Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.