Program Assistant - HS level

Proviso Area for Exceptional Children; Forest Park (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Proviso Area for Exceptional Children seeks a Classroom Program Assistant at Proviso Math & Science Academy in Forest Park, IL. This full-time position supports teachers, assists students, and helps maintain a safe, engaging classroom environment.

Qualifications include a Paraprofessional Educator License and a Substitute Teaching License (the latter obtainable with a Bachelor's degree). Applicants must be able to lift and transfer students and submit a complete application with resumes and

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional Educator License is required; high school diploma or equivalent and 18+ years old.
• Substitute Teaching License required; obtainable with a Bachelor's degree.
• Applicant must have no lifting restrictions and be able to lift and transfer students.
• Please complete the application and include letter of interest, resume, copies of certificates and letters of recommendation.

Skills

Paraprofessional Educator License

Education

Substitute Teaching License

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Program Assistant
• Date Posted: 7/7/2026
• Location: Proviso Math & Science Academy
• Date Available: 08/17/2026

Classroom Program Assistant position

This is a full-time position with medical, dental and leave benefits.

Paraprofessional or Substitute Teaching License required.

PAEC Special Education Cooperative Member District School
Proviso Math & Science Academy
8601 Roosevelt Rd
Forest Park, IL

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional Educator License – High school diploma or equivalent and at least 18 years of age (to work in grades PreK to 8th), passing score on ETS Parapro or ACT Workkeys exams. For more information: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/paraprofessional-educator.aspx
• Substitute Teaching License required. Obtainable with a Bachelor's degree in any subject.
• Applicant must have no lifting or physical restrictions – able to lift and transfer students if necessary.
• Please complete application and include letter of interest, resume, copies of certificates and letters of recommendation.