Special Education Classroom Paraprofessional

LaSalle-Peru Township High School; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

LaSalle-Peru Township High School is seeking a Special Education Classroom Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports instructional programs and supervises, cares for, and assists students with special needs in general education or self-contained classrooms.

Posting requires a valid Illinois Paraprofessional License or completion of 60 college hours (or an associate degree) or a valid Illinois Professional Educator License. Work hours are 7:30 a.m.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Paraprofessional License or completion of 60 college semester hours at an regionally accredited institution (evidence via official transcript).
• Or an associate degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited institution (evidence via official transcript).
• Or a valid Illinois Professional Educator License.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the instructional program with responsibility for assisting in supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs.
• Assist in implementing plans for instruction, monitor student behavior, and support personal hygiene and care when needed.

Education

Illinois Paraprofessional License or 60 semester hours or an associate degree or IL Professional Educator License

Evidence: official transcript

Job description

Special Education Classroom Paraprofessional JobID: 714

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Special Education Aide
• Date Posted: 8/13/2026
• Location: LaSalle-Peru Township High School
• Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Full-time Position Available

SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM PARAPROFESSIONAL

Preparation:

A valid Illinois Paraprofessional License is required or completion of 60 semester hours of college credit at a regionally accredited institution of higher education (evidence is an official transcript); or obtained an associate degree (or higher) at a regionally accredited institution of higher education (evidence is an official transcript); or a valid Illinois Professional Educator License.

Abilities:

The primary function of the Special Education Paraprofessional is to provide support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs in the general education setting or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; assisting with personal hygiene and care when needed; and providing information to appropriate school personnel.

Salary:

Commensurate with the collective bargaining agreement. LaSalle-PeruSupportStaffUnionAFTLocal604CollectiveBargainingAgreement2024-2027EXECUTED.pdf

Hours:

7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, Full-time (10 month) position

LASALLE-PERU TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER