S.A.I.L. Paraprofessional

Applitrack; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

IMRF Pension

Experience credit

Job summary

McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15 is seeking a Support Staff/Special Education Assistant for Valley View Elementary School. Start ASAP with a paraprofessional license and required ISBE qualifications, located at Valley View Elementary (K-5).

The role involves assisting students with special needs and collaborating with teachers and staff. Compensation includes starting pay of $17.50/hour plus benefits; IMRF pension and potential credit for prior work experience.

Qualifications

• Current Paraprofessional License; 60 college credits or Work Keys/ISBE requirement.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe environment including physical intervention as needed according to protocol.
• CPI training preferred or willing to train.
• Ability to work as a cooperative member of a team and effectively communicate with students, teachers, parents and administration; positive attitude and dependability a must.
• Willingness or experience working with young children with special needs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Paraprofessional License

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - The McHenry County ROE Application Consortium

The McHenry County ROE Application Consortium

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted: 8/20/2026
• Location: Valley View Elementary School, Grades K-5

MCHENRY COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 15

VACANCY NOTICE

JOB TITLE/ASSIGNMENT

SCHOOL: Valley View Elementary School

CERTIFICATION Current and Valid Paraprofessional License

REQUIREMENTS:

START DATE: ASAP

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIRED SKILLS

• Current and Valid Paraprofessional License; 60 college credit hour or Work Keys Test/other ISBE requirement for obtaining Paraprofessional License.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to promote a safe environment including physical intervention as needed according to protocol.
• Candidates with CPI training preferred or willing to train.
• Ability to work as a cooperating member of a team and effectively communicate with students, teachers, parents and administration; Positive attitude and dependability a must.
• Willingness or experience working with young children with special needs.

PAY AND BENEFITS

• $17.50/hour starting plus benefits. The District can provide additional credit to candidates who have prior work experience.
• Full health insurance program with major medical.
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF Pension).

Executive Director of Human Resources

and Operational Support

McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15

Postings current as of 10/7/2026 7:26:55 PM CST.