Special Education Paraprofessional — Student Support & Growth

Skokie School District 69; United States; On-site; USD 20,250 - 24,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% premium cost coverage for Employee Only HMO

90% premium coverage for Employee Only PPO

60% premium coverage for dependent coverage from November 2025

Job summary

A school district in the United States is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities at Madison Elementary School. Responsibilities include assisting students to benefit from the instructional program and ensuring their safety. Candidates should hold a valid State of Illinois professional educator license and possess strong judgment skills. The role offers an hourly pay rate of $22.58 and requires 7.5 hours of work per day for a total of 190 paid days annually.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid State of Illinois professional educator license with teaching (preferred), substitute or paraprofessional endorsement.
• Ability to visually supervise students and assess situations for safety concerns.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with disabilities.
• Enable students to receive greater benefit from instructional programs.

Skills

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions

Ability to visually supervise students

Ability to assess situations for safety concerns

Ability to exercise sound judgment

Education

Valid State of Illinois professional educator license (preferred)

Job description

A school district in the United States is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities at Madison Elementary School. Responsibilities include assisting students to benefit from the instructional program and ensuring their safety. Candidates should hold a valid State of Illinois professional educator license and possess strong judgment skills. The role offers an hourly pay rate of $22.58 and requires 7.5 hours of work per day for a total of 190 paid days annually.