Substitute SE Paraprofessional-Special Programs (Select)

Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202; Plainfield Township (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 is seeking a Substitute SE Paraprofessional for Special Programs. The role involves assisting students across settings, monitoring behavior, and communicating with families.

Qualifications include an Illinois paraprofessional certificate or equivalent, 60 college hours/ACT Work Keys/ParaPro, or a high school diploma with proper approval. The position pays $120.00 per full-day and requires punctuality and reliability.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to communicate comfortably with students, parents/guardians, administrators, and others.
• Be flexible and patient; follow and enforce rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team player

Communication

Flexible and patient

Punctual and reliable

Education

Associates Degree or higher/60 hours/ACT Work Keys/ETC ParaPro Test

High School Diploma

Job description

Substitute SE Paraprofessional-Special Programs (Select) JobID: 19325

• Date Posted:
  11/7/2025
• Date Available:
  ASAP

Substitute Paraprofessional (Non-Certified Position)

Compensation:

• $ 120.00 per full-day Special ProgramsParaprofessional assignment

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 hoursor 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

Postings current as of 10/10/2026 2:31:20 AM CST.