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South Eastern Special Education
Paraprofessional Special Education
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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
South Eastern Special Education has vacancies for the following position: Paraprofessional This vacancy is for the 2026-2027 school year in a Self-Contained Classroom in Clay, Crawford, Lawrence or Richland Counties. Applicants must meet both State and NCLB Highly Qualified requirements for paraprofessionals. Pay is based on our Collective Bargaining Agreement and experience. This position assists the classroom teacher in preparing students for success in college and in the workforce in a competitive global economy. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume that includes three references to the attention of: Kim Kessler, Director South Eastern Special Education 500 S. Scott Ave. Newton, IL 62448