Program Assistant ~ One-to-one - Proviso West HS

Proviso Area for Exceptional Children; Hillside (IL); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

A local educational cooperative is seeking a full-time Program Assistant at Proviso West High School to provide one-to-one support for students with special needs. The role requires a Paraprofessional Educator License and the ability to lift and transfer students if necessary. Candidates must have at least a high school diploma and should be prepared to manage various educational tasks. This position includes medical and dental benefits.

Qualifications

• Require Paraprofessional Educator License with high school diploma.
• Substitute Teaching License required with Bachelor's degree in any subject.
• Must be able to lift and transfer students.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one assistance to students.
• Support the educational needs of students in a special education setting.

Skills

Paraprofessional Educator License

Ability to lift and transfer students

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (for Substitute Teaching License)

Job description

Program Assistant ~ One-to-one - Proviso West HS JobID: 435

Posting Information

• Date Posted: 10/29/2025
• Location: Proviso West High School
• Date Available: 08/12/2025
• Position Type: Support Staff/ Program Assistant (One-to-one)

Description: One-to-one Program Assistant position This is a full-time position with medical, dental and leave benefits.

Paraprofessional License or Substitute Teaching License required. You can obtain a substitute teaching license with a Bachelors degree in any subject.

Location: PAEC Special Education Cooperative Member District School

Proviso West High School

4701 Harrison St

Hillside, IL

Qualifications

• A. Paraprofessional Educator License. Requirements: 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. To learn more about the requirements: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/paraprofessional-educator.aspx
• B. Substitute Teaching License required. You can obtain a substitute teaching license 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.

To apply, please complete the online application along with resume, references and transcripts if available.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 11:53:11 PM CST.

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