Paraprofessional SUBSTITUTES (for 2026-2027 school year)

Hononegah Community High School; Rockton Township (IL); On-site; USD 23,419; Part time

Job summary

Hononegah Community High School is seeking Paraprofessional SUBSTITUTES for the 2026-2027 school year. Responsibilities include working with students to reinforce learning and assisting those with disabilities. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 19 years old. Compensation is $17.00 per hour for 6.5 hours daily. This role offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for further licensure. Apply today to join our supportive environment!

Qualifications

• Experience working with students.
• Ability to follow and enforce school policies and procedures.
• Must be at least 19 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual or small/large groups of students to reinforce learning.
• Assist with students with learning and/or physical disabilities.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.

Skills

Experience working with students

Ability to work independently

Ability to follow school policies

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

Paraprofessional SUBSTITUTES for the 2026-2027 school year – JobID: 408

Type: Support Staff / Special Education Assistant

Location: Hononegah Community High School

Date Posted: 4/30/2026

Available: August 7, 2026

Closing Date: Let’s talk..APPLY TODAY!!

Compensation: $17.00 per hour

Hours: 6.5 hours per day (scheduled or on call, as needed). Possible shortened schedule available.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual or small/large groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assist with students with learning and/or physical disabilities.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students.
• Ability to work independently as well as with others.
• Ability to follow and enforce school policies and procedures.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or higher.
• At least 19 years of age to serve students in grades PK-22.
• While obtaining approval, working toward fulfilling requirements to obtain a license in three years.

License Requirements

Eligibility to receive a paraprofessional endorsement requires:

• At least 19 years of age.
• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Meet at least one of the following:
• Holds an associate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Completed at least 60 semester hours from a regionally accredited institution (excluding remedial coursework) with a grade of D or higher.
• Official ETS ParaPro test score of 460 or higher.
• Work Keys test scores: Reading for Information (4), Writing/Business Writing (3), and Applied Mathematics (4).

Application process: Submit an application in the Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS) with a $100 fee. Provide high school diploma and transcripts. The license is valid until six years after issuance and may be renewed.

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