Paraprofessional

DeKalb County Regional Office of Education; Malta Township (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kishwaukee Education Consortium is seeking one paraprofessional to support student academics for the 2026-2027 school year at the Phoenix Academy. The role focuses on academic and social support, collaboration with staff, and helping implement targeted interventions to improve student access to the curriculum.

Work hours are 10am–5pm, five days a week, during a 10-month period. The salary is $18.50 per hour, with duties including confidentiality and effective teamwork under the direction of the

Qualifications

• Passing ETS Paraprofessional assessment
• Paraprofessional Endorsement or Teaching Endorsement

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support to students in the classroom and throughout the academic day as determined by the educational team.
• Support small groups or individual students and implement interventions under supervision.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all matters pertaining to students and personnel.
• Communicate concerns and information to the educational team and families as appropriate.
• Assist with other duties assigned by the classroom teacher or administration

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Time management

Student support

Interventions

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Dean`s Assistant

Kishwaukee Education Consortium has an opening for one (1) paraprofessional to support student academics for the 2026-2027 school year.

The role of the paraprofessional is to provide academic and social support for the students and/or the classroom supports so as to increase the level of access to curriculum for students in the Phoenix Academy. In order to have improved academic outcomes, the paraprofessional will need to demonstrate effective collaboration skills with other school personnel, work effectively in the implementation and monitoring of specific interventions, provide additional support for small groups or individual students and facilitate meaningful communication between key stakeholders for each student.

This is a 10 month position. Hours will be daily from 10am-5pm. Pay is set at $18.50 per hour.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The following statements of job functions are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to the position These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual job functions may vary depending upon assignments and other factors.

• Demonstrate knowledge of students' needs, including but not limited to: educational, medical, physical, sensory, speech/language, social/emotional, recreational, vocational, etc., as established by a multidisciplinary team and implement as needed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all matters pertaining to students and personnel.
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills, time management, and flexibility in order to meet staff and students' needs.
• Communicates concerns demonstrated so that effective planning and preparation can be conducted through the team process.
• Predicts challenges and communicates concerns to professional team members.
• Provides academic support to students in the classroom and throughout the academic day as determined by the educational team.
• Refers questions from families to appropriate school personnel.
• Models appropriate hygiene, appearance, social interactions expected within a school environment.
• Demonstrates flexibility in professional responsibilities so as to address student and building classroom needs as evidenced by effective listening and openness to learning and adopting new behaviors.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the classroom teacher or administration.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reports To: Building Principal

Certificates, Licenses, & Registrations

• Passing ETS Paraprofessional assessment
• Paraprofessional Endorsement or Teaching Endorsemen

Postings current as of 10/7/2026 1:20:45 AM CST.