Special Education (IES) Paraprofessional (SY26/27)

Evanston/Skokie School District 65; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pension Plan

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Flexible Benefits

Sick Days

Personal Days

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to support instructional programs at Dewey Elementary School. The role includes supervising and assisting with instruction for students with special needs in classrooms or self-contained settings, and helping implement IEP plans.

The position reports to the Principal and requires a Bachelor's degree with appropriate educator licensure options. Starting salary and benefits are outlined for the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a job-related area.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities and materials under the supervising teacher to reinforce objectives.
• Administers tests, homework, and make-up work to support instructional staff.
• Provides first aid and medical assistance as needed under health care professional guidance.
• Assists medically fragile or physically disabled students with personal hygiene.
• Attends meetings and trainings for job function information sharing.
• Communicates with supervising staff and parents to evaluate progress and implement IEP objectives.
• Implements behavioral plans designed by IEP teams to support learning.
• Maintains instructional materials and records for mandated requirements.
• Monitors students in various environments to maintain safety and a positive learning environment.
• Provides instruction to students in individual and group activities to reinforce objectives and IEP plans.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Evanston/Skokie School District 65

Special Education (IES) Paraprofessional (SY26/27) JobID: 5516

• Date Posted: 9/16/2026
• Location: Dewey Elementary School
• Date Available: ASAP

The job of Paraprofessional is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and attending IEP meetings. This job reports to the Principal.

The Paraprofessional will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.
• Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance, as needed, and as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
• Assists medically fragile or physically disabled students for the purpose of maintaining students personal hygiene.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides, under the supervision of the assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring students success in school.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Paraprofessional must possess the following qualifications:

Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a job-related area.

Certificates and licenses:

Must have one of the following:

• Professional Educator License,
• Substitute Teaching License,
• Educator License with Stipulations (TBE) or
• Educator License with Stipulations (PARA).

Experience Preferred:

• Job related experience is desired.
• Targeted, job related education with study in a job-related area.

Compensation and Benefits (2026-2027 school year)

Minimum starting salary with a license - (6.0 hours per day) - Step 1/$29,310.90

Benefits include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension plan
• Life insurance
• Long term disability
• Flexible benefits plan
• 10 Sick days
• 2 Personal days
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program

Information on obtaining a paraprofessional license can be found on the ISBE website.

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