Paraprofessional 2026-2027 School Year

Illinois Education Job Bank; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Personal time

Retirement plan

Job summary

Illinois Education Job Bank is seeking a paraprofessional to provide instructional support under the supervision of certified teachers. You will assist with small group and individualized instruction and help prepare for classroom activities.

You will also help implement IEPs, support daily living activities, monitor medical needs, and handle data entry and filing. Training time is set before/after school, with adherence to all school policies.

Qualifications

• Must hold a professional educator license or a license with an endorsement as a Paraprofessional through the Illinois State Board of Education or eligible to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional services under supervision of certified teachers.
• Provide small group and individualized support and preparation for classroom activities.
• Assist teachers with implementation of Individual Education Program (IEP).
• Assist with daily living activities and monitor medical needs of students.
• Data entry and filing; assist with emergencies as needed.
• Utilize time before and after school to complete trainings and prepare for daily tasks.
• Adhere to school policies and procedures and complete other essential duties.

Skills

Student supervision

Data entry

Individualized support

Education

Paraprofessional license or eligibility

Job description

Provides instructional services under the supervision of certified teachers, including

providing small group and individualized support, as well as preparation for classroom

activities

Assists teachers with the implementation of Individual Education Program (IEP)

Assists with the physical demands of functional life skills and academic skills, in school and community

settings

Data entry and filing

Participates in direct supervision of students and assistance with activities of daily living, including

toileting and/or feeding assistance as needed

Monitors and is aware of medical needs of students and responds to emergencies as needed

Utilize time both before and after school to complete trainings and prepare for daily tasks

Adhere to school policies and procedures and complete any other essential duties that may be assigned

Qualifications

Must hold a professional educator license or a license with an endorsement as a

Paraprofessional through the Illinois State Board of Education or eligible to obtain one.

SALARY: Starting at $20.50 (Will compensate for years of experience in a public-school setting.)

SCHEDULE: 5 days a week/6.5 work hours plus a 30-minute duty-free lunch

BENEFITS:

• Group health insurance
• vision insurance
• dental insurance
• sick and personal time
• Retirement.

Additional Notes

Region III Special Education Cooperative offers employment without regard to race, color, creed or religion, age, sex, national origin, or disability