Paraprofessional

Illinois Education Job Bank; Vandalia (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 sick days

3 personal days

Health insurance

IMRF contributions

Professional development

Job summary

Illinois Education Job Bank is seeking a paraprofessional in Vandalia, IL to assist in special education classrooms under the supervision of licensed teachers and staff.

Responsibilities include supporting small groups and individual students, helping implement IEPs, collecting data, and maintaining a positive classroom environment. The position is full-time, 180-day, with hours 8:00–3:30 and a starting date in October 2026.

Qualifications

• ISBE Professional Educator License (Paraprofessional, Teaching, or Substitute).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and time management skills.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and maintains automotive insurance coverage as required by IL law.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervision, education, and management of students.
• Work with small groups and individuals to reinforce material.
• Implement student IEPs under supervision.
• Collect student data and documentation as directed by supervising staff.
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, and on field trips.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

ISBE Professional Educator License (Paraprofessional, Teaching, or Substitute)

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS – May include, but are not limited to, the following:

Works under the direction of and completes duties as assigned by a special education teacher(s) and/or administrator(s) assisting with the supervision, education, and management of students;

Works with small groups of students and individual children to reinforce material presented by the classroom teacher;

Assists as directed by the special education teacher and/or related services personnel with implementation of students’ individual educational programs;

Implements instructional, reinforcement, and behavior plans under the direction of the special education teacher and/or related service provider(s);

Assists in collecting student data and documentation as directed by the supervising special education staff;

Assists individual children in need of special attention (may include, but is not limited to: changing clothes, changing diapers, feeding, self-care, hygiene, lifting/transferring, monitoring health problems, monitoring behaviors);

Supervises students in the classroom, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips;

Participates in required professional trainings and utilizes trainings to assist students in learning and being safe; and

Performs other duties and additional responsibilities, as assigned.

Employees in this position must be able to (a) sit and stand for extended periods of time, (b) type/enter data into computer, (c) stand, walk, bend over, reach, push/pull up to 10 lbs., and lift/carry 25-40 lbs.

EXPECTATIONS

Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students, families, and school employees

Communicates effectively with staff and students

Maintains a professional attitude and treats all students with dignity and respect

Displays fairness, patience, self-control, and impartiality for all students and staff

Works cooperatively and effectively with others

Helps maintain a positive classroom and school environment

Adheres to designated work schedule

Follows policies and procedures of the district(s)/building(s) to which the paraprofessional is assigned

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• ISBE Professional Educator License (Paraprofessional, Teaching, or Substitute)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and time management skills
• Possess a valid driver’s license and maintains automotive insurance coverage as required by IL law

Salary/Benefits

• Regionally Competitive salary and benefits: full-time employment ranges from $18/hr to $24/hr (depending on experience).
• Benefits include 15 sick days, 3 personal days, insurance and IMRF contributions, professional development and training provided, retirement incentives offered, and support provided from a great team and organization. Please contact Bobbi Fisher for further information.

Terms of Employment:

• Full-Time Permanent – 180 Day Position
• Start Date October 2026
• Hours- 8:00-3:30

Additional Notes

This is the 2nd year that the Thrive MSSE Public Day School ran by Mid-State Special Education Cooperative has been open. We serve 13 school districts: Bond, Brownstown, Carlinville, Edinburg, Hillsboro, Litchfield, Morrisonville, Mulberry Grove, Panhandle, Ramsey, St. Elmo, South Fork, and Vandalia. The new public day school will be located inside of 1500 W. Jefferson St. in Vandalia, IL. We have 3 classrooms with paraprofessional support, a School Social Worker, Principal, Secretary, and all related services needed for student success. We will provide similar supports that a private day school offers, but we pay towards IMRF benefits. We are a special education cooperative that is made up of over 50 amazing professionals that include the Director, clerical staff, School Psychologist, School Social Workers, Program Coordinators, Transition Specialists, BCBA and RBT services, OT, PT, Speech Services, instruction for DHH students as well as VI students, and O&M services. Come and join us for this great adventure of starting something that is VERY much needed in the area; a 100% special education public day school.