Special Education Paraprofessional - Level I

Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision and Dental

FSA/LFSA and Dependent Care

Life & AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

IMRF

403B/457

Job summary

Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional Level I at Timber Ridge Middle School. The role supports students under the supervision of Special Education Teachers and focuses on instructional assistance within self-contained and general education settings.

Responsibilities include aiding students with communication, scheduling, and behavioral plans, plus monitoring health/hygiene needs and adapting activities to reinforce learning

Qualifications

• State of Illinois license options: Paraprofessional (ELS PARA), Substitute (SUB), or Professional Educator License (PEL).
• College transcripts with 60+ credit hours or WorkKeys assessment completed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in instructional tasks in self-contained and general settings.
• Support students with disabilities within classrooms and around the school.
• Assist students with communication, scheduling, problem solving, and curriculum modifications.

Skills

Team collaboration

Student support

Effective communication

Education

Illinois Paraprofessional License / SUBSTITUTE / PEL

60+ college credits or WorkKeys

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional - Level I JobID: 19961

• Date Posted: 10/19/2026


• Location: Timber Ridge Middle School


• Date Available: ASAP


• No less than $19.70per hour based on verifiable similar experience per the negotiated PASS Agreement

Benefits Offered:

• Medical/Vision and Dental,FSA/LFSA and Dependent Care,Life & AD&D Insurance,Employee Assistant Program (EAP), IMRF,403B/457
  
  
  
  • For more information, please feel free to refer to the information provided in the PASScontract available on our website Contract Information
  
  
  
  

Hours:

• Full Time: 7 hours per day, 9 months


• Monday - Friday

Job Summary:

Special Education Paraprofessionals play a vital role in supporting the academic, behavioral, and health/hygiene needs of our students as directed by Special Education Teachers.The Special Education Paraprofessional is responsible for providing services and supports to the instructional program with specific responsibility for:

• Assisting the Teacher in a variety of instructional tasks within a self contained setting and a general educational setting.


• Providing support to students with disabilities within the classroom and around the educational building.


• Assisting students with communication, scheduling, problem solving and modifications of curriculum;


• May work with students who require toileting assistance.


• Adapting classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives


• Implementing behavioral plans designed by the IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts

Description:

• Ability to work as a team member.


• Assists and monitors students across school settings (lunch, recess, specials, restroom, etc).


• Work with special needs students.


• Ability to monitor student behavior.


• Monitor and support transportation needs.


• Ability to establish positive working relationships with students, parents, and staff


• Open to feedback and learning behavior techniques


• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the educational environment.


• Ability to work with a wide range of staff and students in a professional manner.

Qualifications:

• One of the following State of Illinois Licenses registered in Will County:Paraprofessional(ELS(PARA)), Substitute (SUB), or Professional Educator License (PEL)


• College transcripts with 60+credit hours or have passed the WorkKeys Assessment