Special Education Paraprofessional - Level I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision and Dental

FSA/LFSA

Life & AD&D Insurance

EAP

IMRF

403B/457

Job summary

Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional - Level I to support students with disabilities under the direction of Special Education Teachers.

Responsibilities include assisting instructional tasks, supporting students in various school settings, and implementing behavioral plans as outlined by IEP teams. The role requires Illinois PARA/SUB/PEL credentials or equivalently approved credentials and 60+ college credits or WorkKeys.

Qualifications

• State of Illinois Licenses (PARA, SUB, PEL) or college credits/WorkKeys as qualifying credentials.
• 60+ college credits or WorkKeys passed are acceptable for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional tasks in both self-contained and general education settings.
• Support students with disabilities within classroom and school environments.
• Assist with communication, scheduling, problem solving, and curriculum modifications.
• Assist students needing toileting assistance when required.
• Adapt activities and materials to reinforce learning objectives.
• Implement behavioral plans designed by IEP teams.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Behavior monitoring

Education

PARA license

PEL license

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