Special Education Paraeducator — Empower Student Growth

Des Plaines School District 62; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid individual health benefits

Job summary

Des Plaines School District 62 in Des Plaines, Illinois, is seeking a Paraeducator at Orchard Place Elementary School to support students with disabilities under a certified special education teacher.

This is a full-time, 10-month position with a starting wage of $19.10 per hour, increasing to $20.10 per hour for those with 3 years of paraeducator experience or a Bachelor's degree, plus fully paid individual health benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for Paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
• Full-time, 10-month, 180-day school year position.
• Starting salary adds $19.10 per hour; those with 3 years of paras experience or a Bachelor's degree start at $20.10 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to students with disabilities in various educational settings.
• Assist with classroom instruction under supervision of a certified special education teacher.
• Support behavioral management and address individualized student needs.
• Work with students to promote academic, social, and behavioral success.

Skills

Behavioral management

Student support

Instructional support

Special education

Education

Paraprofessional license (ISBE)

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Des Plaines School District 62 in Des Plaines, Illinois, is seeking a Paraeducator at Orchard Place Elementary School to support students with disabilities under a certified special education teacher.

This is a full-time, 10-month position with a starting wage of $19.10 per hour, increasing to $20.10 per hour for those with 3 years of paraeducator experience or a Bachelor's degree, plus fully paid individual health benefits.