PAWS Aide LHS

Young World Physical Education; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Libertyville High School in Libertyville, Illinois is seeking a PAWS Aide – LHS to support academically at-risk students. The role assists teachers, monitors progress, and helps students master learning. Reports to the Associate Principal for Teaching and Learning.

Calendar includes 184 teacher attendance days, 7:45 am–3:45 pm. Eligibility requires a high school diploma and an Illinois Paraprofessional license, with prior educational experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Education and experience equivalent to high school graduation.
• Illinois Paraprofessional license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist and collaborate with intervention teachers as needed in planning, executing, and assessing daily plans.
• Assist individuals or groups of students with coursework in content areas.
• Communicate student needs, strengths and weaknesses with intervention teachers and other staff members.
• Assist intervention teachers in supervising students and monitoring progress.
• Perform administrative duties such as copying and filing.
• Advocate for students in academic and personal issues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Illinois Paraprofessional license

Tools

Google G-Suite

Office equipment

Job description

Community High School District 128, Libertyville High School – Libertyville, Illinois

PAWS Aide LHS

Job ID: 5834587

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2026

Job Description

PAWS AIDE – LHS

Overview: This position serves as a resource to academically at-risk students. A qualified candidate will assist the classroom teacher in creating an atmosphere conducive to learning, work with students on academic goals and progress monitoring, and assist students with mastering learning.

Reports to: Associate Principal for Teaching and Learning

Employee Status: Educational Support Professional – Direct Paraprofessional

ESP Bargaining Union

Calendar: 184 Teacher Attendance Days, 7:45 am – 3:45 pm

Qualifications: Education and experience equivalent to high school graduation; Illinois Paraprofessional license required

Professional/Personal Characteristics:

• Previous experience in an educational setting preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and time management skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently under varying deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to identify sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Proficient with Google G‑Suite, office and phone equipment
• Ability to work as part of an educational team to support the needs of individual or groups of students

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist and collaborate with intervention teachers as needed in planning, executing, and assessing daily plans
• Assist individuals or groups of students with coursework in content areas
• Communicate student needs, strengths and weaknesses with intervention teachers and other staff members and collaborate as neededAssist intervention teachers in supervising students and monitoring progress
• Perform administrative duties such as copying and filing
• Advocate for students in academic and personal issues
• Additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor

Application Process: Candidates will be selected by Administration based on above criteria

District 128 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $21.20 to $22.20 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required