Special Education Paraprofessional - Level II (BM)

Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA/LFSA)

Dependent Care

Life & AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

IMRF

403B/457 plan

Job summary

Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional - Level II to support students with disabilities under the direction of Special Education Teachers. The role covers instruction, routines, and behavior support in classrooms or specialized programs.

The position involves data gathering, implementing IEP interventions, supervising students during meals and transitions, and applying de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe, inclusive learning

Qualifications

• Ability to work as a team member in a school setting.
• Ability to monitor student behavior across environments.
• Ability to implement de-escalation techniques when needed.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students, parents and staff.
• Data collection related to student needs and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervision, care, and instruction of students with disabilities in regular or specialized settings.
• Assist in implementing plans, interventions, and strategies for academic, social-emotional, and life skills.
• Implement behavioral plans designed by IEP teams for students with behavior disorders.
• Gather data related to student needs and abilities.
• Assist with toileting, feeding and lifting as required.
• Monitor students during lunch, recess, restrooms, hallways, and transitions to maintain safety.
• Utilize ABA or CPI approaches when appropriate to support learning in the least restrictive environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Behavior monitoring

De-escalation techniques

Relationship building

Data collection

Education

Illinois Paraprofessional License (ELS PARA)

Substitute Teacher certification (SUB)

Professional Educator License (PEL)

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional - Level II (BM) JobID: 19953

• Date Posted:
  10/9/2026
• Date Available:
  ASAP
• No less than $20.15 per 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 Assistance 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 Specialized Program Paraprofessional is responsible for providing services and supports to the instructional program with specific responsibility for

• Assisting in supervision, care, and instruction of students with unique or specialized needs in the regular classroom or in a specialized program
• Assisting in implementing plans, interventions, and strategies for instruction on academic, social/emotional, and life skills
• 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
• Gathering data related to student needs and abilities
• Assisting with students who may require toileting, feeding and lifting
• Monitoring students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g., rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment
• The Specialized Program Paraprofessional may utilize behavioral approaches such as ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) or CPI (Crisis Prevention) when working with students to ensure students are provided with the support they need to access the least restrictive environment (LRE).

Description:

• Ability to work as a team member.
• Assist students across school settings (lunch, recess, restroom).
• Willing to work with students with disabilities or special needs
• Ability to monitor student behavior.
• Ability to implement de-escalation techniques
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with students, parents, and staff
• Please refer to the attached job description

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