Paraprofessional (Special Education)

Skokie School District 69; United States; On-site; USD 20,250 - 24,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% premium cost coverage for Employee Only HMO

90% premium coverage for Employee Only PPO

60% premium coverage for dependent coverage from November 2025

Job summary

A school district in the United States is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities at Madison Elementary School. Responsibilities include assisting students to benefit from the instructional program and ensuring their safety. Candidates should hold a valid State of Illinois professional educator license and possess strong judgment skills. The role offers an hourly pay rate of $22.58 and requires 7.5 hours of work per day for a total of 190 paid days annually.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid State of Illinois professional educator license with teaching (preferred), substitute or paraprofessional endorsement.
• Ability to visually supervise students and assess situations for safety concerns.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with disabilities.
• Enable students to receive greater benefit from instructional programs.

Skills

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions

Ability to visually supervise students

Ability to assess situations for safety concerns

Ability to exercise sound judgment

Education

Valid State of Illinois professional educator license (preferred)

Job description

Date Posted: 1/8/2026

Location: Madison Elementary School (K-2)

Job Summary

To provide support to one or more students with disabilities, enabling them to receive greater benefit from the district's instructional program.

Organizational Relationships

The Special Education Paraprofessional receives guidance from the classroom teacher, special education teacher, and/or Related Services Professionals and reports to the Building Administration.

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Qualifications

• Hold a valid State of Illinois professional educator license with teaching (preferred), substitute or paraprofessional endorsement.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to visually supervise students, assess situations for safety concerns.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decision regarding the safety and welfare of students.

Salary and Benefits

Salary established by the Board of Education and PSRP agreement.

Hourly rate of pay for 2025-26 is $22.58. Paraprofessionals work 7.5 hours per day (7.0 paid hours and 0.5 unpaid lunch). The work year includes 180 days plus 10 paid holidays for a total of 190 paid days (1,330 paid hours per year).

The Board will pay 100% of the premium cost of Employee Only HMO coverage and 90% of Employee Only PPO Coverage.

Beginning November 1, 2025, the Board will pay 60% of the premium for dependent coverage (Family, Employee + Spouse, Employee + Children).

Application Procedure

Internal Applicants

Internal District 69 candidates should complete an online application using the "Internal Applicants" section (right side) at https://www.applitrack.com/d69/onlineapp/default.aspx. You should upload a copy of your resume along with your completed online application. Questions should be directed to Sue [e-mail].

External Applicants

Complete an online application at https://www.applitrack.com/d69/onlineapp/default.aspx. You should upload materials (resume, letters of recommendation, transcripts etc.) along with your online application. Please do not send paper copies of your materials. Questions should be directed to Sue [e-mail].

Selection Procedure

District 69 seeks candidates that are reflective of our culturally, racially, linguistically diverse student body. Screening of completed applications will begin immediately and continue through the selection of finalists. Interviews will be scheduled for selected qualified candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer

School District 69 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District 69 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. The District is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment. Any individual needing assistance in completing the application for any opening should contact Sue [e-mail].