Special Education Paraprofessional - Level I

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

Job summary

Plainfield-Community-Consolidated-School-District-202 at Plainfield High School-Central Campus seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional Level I to support students with disabilities under teacher direction.

The role includes assisting instructional tasks, providing classroom and building support, helping with communication and scheduling, and implementing behavioral plans. Some toileting assistance and collaboration with staff are expected, with 9-month full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as a team member.
• Provide support to students with disabilities within classroom and school.
• Assist with communication, scheduling and modification of curriculum under supervision.
• May assist students with toileting.
• Adapt activities to support learning objectives under supervision.
• Implement behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in instructional tasks in self-contained and general education settings.
• Support students with disabilities in the classroom and around the building.
• Assist students with communication, scheduling, and curriculum adaptations.
• May assist with toileting needs.
• Adapt activities to reinforce classroom objectives.
• Implement behavioral plans per IEP team.

Skills

Teamwork

Student support

Behavior monitoring

Relationship building

Education

Illinois Paraprofessional License

WorkKeys certification

60+ college credits

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional - Level I JobID: 19863

• Date Posted: 8/13/2026
• Location: Plainfield High School-Central Campus
• 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