Teacher Aide/Special Education Program - 7.5 Hours/Day (2 positions available)

Champaign Unit 4 School District; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Champaign Unit 4 School District seeks a Teacher Aide/Paraprofessional (Licensed) for Special Education, available immediately. The role supports students with special needs in classroom settings and requires collaboration with teachers, staff, and families.

Applicants must have a paraprofessional license or be able to obtain one, and be physically capable of lifting 30 pounds and assisting with restraints as needed. The district emphasizes educational justice, equity, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional license or ability to obtain license.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students, and parents.
• Possess good human relations and communication skills.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds or more.
• Ability to use approved student restraints.
• Ability to bend, stoop, turn, squat or lift in order to serve student needs.

Skills

Paraprofessional license

Cooperate with staff, students and

Good human relations and communication

Ability to lift 30 pounds or more

Ability to use approved student restrB

Physical agility for classroom support

Education

Paraprofessional Certification or equivalent

Job description

• Position Type: Teacher Aide/Paraprofessional (Licensed)/ Special Education
• Date Posted: 11/4/2026
• Date Available: Immediately

Our Mission

• Positively transforming learning and life outcomes for students through educational justice, equity, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional License or ability to obtain license (Please review the attached document for more information)
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students, and parents
• Possess good human relations and communication skills
• Ability to lift 30 pounds or more
• Ability to use approved student restraints
• Ability to bend, stoop, turn, squat or lift in order to serve student needs

Compensation

• The hourly wage for this position is determined based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Champaign Educational Support Professionals, which is available on our website. The District gives experienced employees up to 20 years of experience credit for service outside the District if it is directly related to their position. 100% of an employee's contributions to IMRF are currently paid by the Board of Education. The Board also pays 100% of employee-only health and term life insurance. There is a minimal employee cost for vision insurance. Dental is also available at competitive rates to interested employees. There are opportunities for employees to earn additional compensation during the regular school year and in the summer.

Application Deadline

• This position will remain posted until the hiring process is complete; however, interviews may be conducted anytime after November 6, 2026, so interested applicants should submit their materials ASAP to ensure consideration.

More About Our Community

• Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life. The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world-class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campustown, shopping centers and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals. We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.