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Naperville Community Unit School District 203
Long-Term Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional
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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$34,974 / year median in Illinois
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Long-Term Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional Naperville Community Unit School District 203 - 3.8 Naperville, IL Job Details $19.91 an hour 6 hours ago
Qualifications Professional Educator License Full Job Description Long-Term Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional JobID:
9202Position Type:
Substitute/Assistant/Paraprofessional Date Posted:
9/10/2026Location:
1 -Elementary Maplebrook Substitute Paraprofessional:
Naperville CUSD203 is a large, suburban school district with 22 schools and many opportunities to substitute each day. We have high expectations for students and for staff, including our substitute teachers. If you would like to be part of our exciting team, please review the following job description and apply online. This position is only available for the 2026-2027 school year, and cannot be renewed. Daily Rate = $19.91/hour Not a benefits-eligible position Location =Maplebrook Elementary School Essential Functions:
Deliver lesson plans as instructed by the regular classroom teacher and/or school administrators. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students within the assigned classroom and appropriately respond to all emergency situations. Ensure the protection of equipment, materials and facilities as appropriate. Communicate in a positive way with all students, staff, and others. Manage student behavior which supports a positive learning environmentOther Functions:
May be required to participate in building events such as fire drills, evacuations, assemblies, etc. May need to direct activities of a classroom assistant(s)Qualifications:
Active state of Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) Willingness to work 5 days per week at the assigned schoolPhysical Demands:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the responsibilities the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Standing approximately 30-35% and for periods of up to 30 minutes required. Walking approximately 30-35% for periods of up to 15 minutes. Sitting 30-40%. Teacher discretion is used to determine when to sit, stand, and walk as appropriate. May need to sit on the floor for assignments in the Early Childhood and K-2 setting. May need to navigate uneven surfaces for some assignments. May need to be outside at times. May need to work with materials such as paint, clay, glue, crayons, etc. for some assignments.Benefits
- Dental Insurance