Special Education Paraprofessional - Full-time

Lagrange-School-District-105; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

LaGrange School District 105 is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students and teachers in a district setting. The role involves assisting in classrooms and other school activities, helping to implement lessons, manage materials, and support students with individual plans.

The paraprofessional will work closely with teachers, maintain patient and empathetic interactions, and participate in professional learning days as required.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional License or Illinois Professional Educator License (Region 6) required.
• Ability to project empathy and positivity in classroom settings.
• Strong teamwork and communication with educators and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classroom and school settings to support students.
• Help teachers deliver lessons and manage materials.
• Implement behavior management plans as directed.
• Assist with organizing supplies and student notebooks.
• Assist with student mobility and supervision during transitions.
• Support students with medical or special plans as trained.
• Maintain confidentiality and act professionally.
• Use Chromebooks, Google tools, Seesaw, and other tech as needed.
• Communicate with families as appropriate.

Skills

Empathy

Positivity

Classroom support

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Paraprofessional License

Illinois Professional Educator License

Tools

Chromebooks

Google

Seesaw

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - LaGrange School District 105

Special Education Paraprofessional - Full-time JobID: 1106

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/8/2026
• Location: District Administration Office

Position: PARAPROFESSIONAL-Teaching Assistant

$18.50 per hour withParaprofessional Educator License;
$19.50 per hour for Para Educators who have earned a teaching degree or endorsement requiring student teaching from an accredited college or university

Requirements: Paraprofessional License or current IllinoisProfessional Educator License registered in Region 6

A paraprofessional will assist in the classroom and in all school settings to support students. A paraprofessional will help teachers deliver teacher-developed lessons. When working with students, a paraprofessional must project empathy and positivity while maintaining learning expectations for students. A paraprofessional will assist teachers to minimize classroom disruptions. A paraprofessional must adhere to school rules and policies, and act professionally when dealing with confidential information.

• Classroom
• Working with students one-on-one, or in small groups, to implement teacher-generated lessons.
• Working with the classroom teachers to organize materials for the students' comfort or to assist the teacher in setting up the classroom.Implementing the behavior management techniques and/or plans designed by the team.
• Assisting students with organizing, supplies, note taking and assignment notebooks.
• Monitoring the students on behalf of the teacher for brief intervals.
• Physical Needs:
• Physically assisting students as specified in their medical or educational plan. This may include activities like using an Epi-Pen, wheelchair or lifting the student, for which a paraprofessional will be trained as needed.
• Following the proper procedures for toileting, such as having two staff members in the bathroom, etc.
• Following proper feeding protocol when a student plan requires this assistance.
• Addressing other hygiene needs as they arise, in consultation with the school nurse.
• Escorting students to and from the bus zone or a car pick-up. This may involve boarding students on the bus. (certified staff)
• Accompanying students outdoors for recess, or when completing disaster drills or outdoor school activities.
• Technology
• Developing familiarity with and helping to maintain students' chromebooks, assistive devices, etc., and submitting HelpDesk tickets when student devices need repairs.
• Becoming familiar with computer capabilities as needed--for example, Zoom, Google, Seesaw, etc.
• Accessing shared Google documents in order to communicate well with the educational team.
• Communication and Teamwork
• Attending in-service days, professional learning days, and staff meetings for paraprofessionals.
• Communicating well with colleagues and taking direction from different staff members.
• Assisting in reaching out to families to encourage participation throughout the day if applicable during a remote or elearning day.
• Other :Other duties as assigned.

Contact: Katharine Hadraba
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