Substitute SE Paraprofessional-Special Programs (FBI Select) Level 2

Plainfield 202; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 19,151 - 25,128; Full time

Job summary

Plainfield 202 seeks a Substitute Paraprofessional (Non-Certified Position) to support students across multiple school settings under District 202. The role offers a daily compensation of $120.00 for full-day assignments, with a target start window from early March to mid-May 2026.

Applicants must hold Illinois paraprofessional credentials or an approved alternate path (high school diploma or 60+ college hours/ParaPro).

Qualifications

• Illinois paraprofessional certificate or substitute teaching certificate or professional educator license registered in Will County/Region 56
• 60+ college hours; ACT Work Keys; ParaPro Test
• Paraprofessional certificate/approval or high school diploma (alternate path)

Responsibilities

• Assist students across classroom, lunch, recess, and restroom as needed
• Monitor student behavior and safety
• Leave notes for the regular paraprofessional at day’s end
• Communicate in a friendly, positive manner with parents, students, and administrators
• Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Ensure student safety at all times

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Punctuality

Education

Associate degree

High School Diploma

ParaPro Test

Job description

Substitute Paraprofessional (Non-Certified Position)

Compensation

• $ 120.00 per full-day Special Programs Paraprofessional assignment
• Preferred Start Date 3/6/2026 to 5/15/2026

Qualifications

• Current State of Illinois Paraprofessional Certificate or Substitute Teaching Certificate or Professional Educators License registered in Will County/Region 56
• Associates Degree or higher; or 60 hours of college coursework; or ACT Work Keys; or ETC ParaPro Test

OR

• Current State of Illinois Paraprofessional Approval
• High School Diploma

Requirements

• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to communicate comfortably with students, parents/guardians, administrators, and others
• Ability to be flexible and patient
• Ability to follow and enforce rules, policies, and procedures
• Must be punctual and reliable

Job Description

• Assist students across school settings (classroom, lunch, recess, restroom) if necessary
• Frequent walking, standing, and sitting
• Monitor student behavior
• Leaves notes for the regular paraprofessional at the end of the teaching day
• Communicate in a friendly and positive manner towards parents, students, and administrators
• Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Ensure the safety of students at all times

Selection/Hiring Process

Applications are reviewed on a regular basis and qualified applicants will be contacted. When selected the applicant will be required to:

• Submit the following documents:
  • Official transcripts showing 60+ credit hours or ACT Work Keys or ETC ParaPro Test
  • Driver's License and Social Security Card (DHS Authorization documents if applicable)
  • Physical (dated within 90 days)
  • TB Test (dated within 1-year)
• Complete the following:
  • Fingerprint-based Criminal Background check performed at the District 202 Administration Building
  • GCN online tutorials
  • Online forms via Applitrack
  • Substitute Orientation