Special Education Self-Contained Paraprofessional

West Aurora School District 129; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a full-time Special Education Self-Contained Paraprofessional to work at West High School. The position involves supporting student independence, monitoring behavior plans, and collaborating with teaching staff. The role requires an ELS – Paraprofessional License/Endorsement and experience in a team setting. This opportunity offers a schedule from 7:25 AM to 3:25 PM and requires commitment to student success and performance tracking. The start date is ASAP and may last until May 22, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have ELS – Paraprofessional License/Endorsement.
• Experience working collaboratively in a classroom setting.
• Ability to support diverse student needs and behaviors.
• Experience working with a team.
• Ability to assist in monitoring and implementing student behavior plans.
• Ability to track data related to student performance.

Responsibilities

• Support student independence in the classroom environment.
• Monitor and implement student behavior plans.
• Collaborate with instructional team members.

Skills

Support student independence in the classroom

Ability to move throughout the building

Experience working with a team

Ability to assist in monitoring student behavior plans

Ability to track data related to student performance

Education

ELS – Paraprofessional License/Endorsement

Job description

Special Education Self-Contained Paraprofessional JobID: 2902

Job Information

• Date Posted: 8/14/2025
• Location: West Aurora High School
• Date Available: ASAP

Position Details

Special Education Self-Contained Classroom Paraprofessional

West High School

Full-time – 7.5 hours per day

7:25 a.m. – 3:25 p.m.

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: 05/22/2026

Compensation

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Requirements

• ELS – Paraprofessional License/Endorsement
• Support student independence in the classroom environment
• Ability to move throughout the building
• Experience working with a team
• Ability to assist in monitoring and implementing student behavior plans
• Ability to track data related to student performance

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 11:46:39 PM CST.