Paraprofessional 1:1

Waukegan Community Unit District 60; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 is seeking a para-professional to support students with disabilities under the direct supervision of a certified teacher.

You will assist with instructional activities, prepare materials, and help implement individual education plans in a collaborative classroom setting. Responsibilities include maintaining a positive learning environment, supporting non-academic routines, and communicating with families as needed.

Qualifications

• Assistants must work under supervision of a certified teacher.
• Experience with students with disabilities preferred.
• Ability to prepare instructional materials and adapt activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction of students with disabilities under a certified teacher.
• Prepare materials for varied levels of instruction with teacher input.
• Support supplemental and follow-up activities to instructional content.
• Participate in conferences with parents/guardians when requested.
• Maintain good rapport with families and students.
• Help maximize interaction with non-disabled peers under supervision.
• Assist with modifications and accommodations to ensure success.
• Assist in communicating with staff, students, and families.

Skills

Special education support

Instructional assistance

Parent communication

Education

Paraprofessional certification

Tools

Computer skills

Educational software

AV equipment

Job description

• Date Posted:
  10/7/2026
  
• Closing Date:
  10/17/2026
  

Who We Are:
Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan.Our District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9-12th grade campuses.The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City.
Why We Do This Work:
The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the instruction of students with disabilities under the direct supervision of a fully certified teacher;
• Instructional assistance, under the direct supervision of a special education teacher shall include duties: serving students with any disability or disabilities in educational setting appropriate to meet the educational requirements set forth by the district, federal and state mandates, and individualized education plans;
• Prepare materials for various levels of instruction in collaboration with the teacher and under direct supervision of the teacher;
• Assist with the provided supplemental and follow up activities to instructional content and materials;
• Participate in parent/guardian, conference meetings when requested to attend during the regular scheduled day;
• Maintain a good rapport with parent/guardian;
• Maximize student interaction by providing opportunities to participate in instruction with their non-disable peers under the direct supervision of the teacher;
• Assist with the provided appropriate modifications and accommodations to ensure success
• Assist in communication to staff, students and parent/guardian;

Related to non-academic instruction

• Assist with maintaining order by enforcing district behavior codes; classroom rules and student behavior intervention plans;
• Assist with classroom record keeping at the direction of the teacher
• Assist with operation of classroom equipment with proper training that includes, but is not limited to computers and various software programs, overhead projectors, LCD etc.;
• Arrange and maintain bulletin board displays;
• If required assist with supervising lunchroom, hall and playground areas that pertain to the classroom to which assistant was assigned
• Assist is food preparation and food clean up during snack or lunch if applicable;

Other Duties

• As assigned, provide one on one assistance to students;
• With proper training, assist students with personal care needs including but not limited to: toileting (including diaper changing), dressing, feeding (excludes tube feeding)/opening food packages and physical movement under the supervision of OT/PT and/or SLP;
• Follow all district and building rules, regulations and procedures and adhere to negotiated contracts provisions;
• Uphold the ethical standards of Waukegan Public Schools. Fore example, confidentiality;
• Responsible to report all personal absences to the building principal or designee;

Compensation: Per Paraprofessional Contract, click to see ParaprofessionalSalary Structure

Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application to be received by the closing date.

Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunitieswithout regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin,
religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexualorientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics,disability or other protected category.