Paraprofessional - Individualized Education Services (IES) (SY26/27)

Evanston/Skokie School District 65

Evanston (IL)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 32,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

IMRF pension plan

Pet Insurance

Life insurance

Long term disability

Flexible benefits plan

10 Sick days

2 Personal days

15 Designated vacation days

Direct deposit

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 is seeking a Paraprofessional to support instructional programs and assist in supervising and teaching students with special needs in regular or self-contained classrooms.

You will adapt activities, administer assessments, provide basic first aid, assist with daily living tasks, monitor behavior, and help implement IEP goals under supervision.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a job-related area.
Licenses: Professional Educator License; Substitute Teaching License; Educator License with Stipulations (TBE) or PARA.

Responsibilities

Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under supervision to support objectives.
Administers tests, homework, make-up work to support teachers.
Assists medically fragile or physically disabled students with personal hygiene under supervision.
Attends meetings and trainings to acquire/relay information related to job functions.
Communicates with staff and parents to evaluate progress and support IEP objectives.
Implements behavioral plans designed by IEP team.
Maintains instructional materials and records.
Monitors students to maintain a safe learning environment.
Provides instruction in individual and group activities to reinforce objectives and IEP plans.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional Educator License

Substitute Teaching License

Educator License with Stipulations (TBE)

Educator License with Stipulations (PARA)

Job description

The job of Paraprofessional is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and attending IEP meetings. This job reports to the Principal.

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year. Learn more about Foster Elementary School.

The Paraprofessional will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.
Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance, as needed, and as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
Assists medically fragile or physically disabled students for the purpose of maintaining students personal hygiene.
Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
Provides, under the supervision of the assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring students success in school.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Paraprofessional must possess the following qualifications:

Education