Paraprofessional SUBSTITUTES (for 2026-2027 school year)

Hononegah; Rockton Township (IL); In loco; USD 19.320 - 27.517; Part-time

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Hononegah Community High School is looking for Paraprofessional SUBSTITUTES for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves working with groups of students to reinforce learning, especially for those with disabilities. Qualifications include a high school diploma and some experience. The job offers an hourly rate of $17.00 for 6.5 hours a day, with opportunities for flexible scheduling. The position emphasizes the support of special education programming.

Competenze

• Must be at least 19 years of age to serve students in grades PK–12.
• Individuals must work toward fulfilling requirements to obtain a license within three years.
• Official score report from ETS showing a score of 460 or higher on the ParaPro test required.

Mansioni

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

Conoscenze

Experience working with students

Ability to work independently and with others

Confidentiality

Enforcing school policies

Formazione

High school diploma (or equivalent)

Associate degree (preferred)

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Hononegah Community High School

Paraprofessional SUBSTITUTES (for 2026-2027 school year) JobID: 408

• Position Type: Support Staff / Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted: 4/30/2026
• Location: Hononegah Community High School
• Date Available: August 7, 2026
• Closing Date: Let's talk..APPLY TODAY!!
• Hourly Pay: $17.00 per hour
• Hours: 6.5 hours per day (scheduled in advance or on call as needed). Shortened schedule may be accommodated upon inquiry.

Responsibilities

Substitute paraprofessionals will work with individual or small/large groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher. They must be able to work with students with learning and/or physical disabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students
• Ability to work independently as well as with others
• Ability to keep information confidential
• Ability to follow and enforce school policies and procedures

Short‑Term Paraprofessional Approval (until June 30, 2026)

Prerequisites:

• High school diploma (or equivalent).
• At least 19 years of age to serve students in grades PK–12.
• While obtaining the approval, educators must be working toward fulfilling requirements to obtain a license within three years.

License Issuance Process

Requirements for an ELS endorsed as a paraprofessional educator include:

1. Holds an associate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
2. Has completed at least 60 semester hours of credit from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (excluding remedial coursework) with a score of D or higher.
3. Presents an official score report from ETS showing a score of 460 or higher on the ParaPro test.
4. Presents evidence of earning the following scores on the Work Keys test (offered by ACT): Reading for Information (4), Writing/Business Writing (3), and Applied Mathematics (4).

To apply for an educator license endorsed as a paraprofessional educator, individuals may submit an application in the Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS). A $100 fee will be assessed electronically when the application is submitted. After submitting the application, individuals should send a copy of their high school diploma and official transcripts. The license is valid until June 30, 2026, and may be renewed.

Paraprofessional Testing

Testing options:

• Take the ETS Exam; testing fee is $70.00.
• Registration available online or in person.

Passing score in Illinois is between 460 and 480. The test can be taken once every 28 days, not including the initial test date.

Postings current as of 4/30/2026 12:36:12 PM CST.

Need Help?

We're here to help! For questions regarding position qualifications or application procedures, please contact Hononegah Community High School directly. For technical questions regarding the Applicant Tracking system, please contact the Applicant Tracking help desk using the Request Technical Help link below.