Special Education Paraprofessional - Level I (Anticipated)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

FSA/LFSA

Life/AD&D

EAP

IMRF

403B/457

Job summary

Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional - Level I for an anticipated opening. The role supports students with disabilities under the supervision of Special Education Teachers, assisting in instructional tasks, behavioral support, and health/hygiene needs as required by IEPs.

Full-time schedule is 7 hours per day, 9 months, Monday through Friday, with starting wage not less than $19.70 per hour based on verifiable experience under the

Qualifications

• Illinois license required (ELS/PARA, SUB, or PEL).
• 60+ college credits or have passed the WorkKeys Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in instructional tasks in self-contained and general settings.
• Support students with disabilities in classroom and school.
• Assist with communication, scheduling, problem solving, and curriculum modifications.
• May assist with toileting and daily living tasks.
• Adapt activities and materials to reinforce learning objectives.
• Implement behavioral plans from the IEP team.

Skills

Teamwork

Behavior monitoring

Communication

Health/hygiene support

Education

Illinois Paraprofessional License (ELS/PARA) or SUB or PEL

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional - Level I (Anticipated) JobID: 19945

• Date Posted: 10/6/2026
• 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 PASS contract 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