Special Education Paraprofessional - Level II (FBI)

Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; 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 seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional Level II to support students with disabilities under supervision of teachers.

The role includes classroom assistance, implementing IEP-driven plans, collecting data, and providing behavioral support to help students access learning in a safe environment across school settings. 7 hours/day, 5 days/week, 9 months.

Qualifications

• Illinois license for paraprofessional staff is required.
• Experience with students with disabilities is preferred.
• Ability to follow IEP plans and work with classroom teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs.
• Support instructional plans and interventions for academic and life skills.
• Implement behavioral plans designed by the IEP team.
• Gather data on student needs and progress.
• Assist with toileting, feeding, and mobility as needed.

Skills

Team collaboration

Student support

IEP implementation

Behavior management

Data collection

Education

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

60+ college credits or WorkKeys

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional - Level II (FBI) JobID: 19947

• Date Posted: 10/7/2026
• 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&DD 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