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Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202

Special Education Paraprofessional - Level I

Pay: $19.70/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Plainfield, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/22/2026

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What they do

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

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Job Description

Openings as of 8/21/2026 force display?

True Openings as of 8/21/2026 Special Education Paraprofessional•

Level I JobID:

19878

Position Type:

Support Staff/ SE Paraprofessional Date Posted:

8/20/2026

Location:

Plainfield South High School Date Available:

ASAP Closing Date:

Open until filled

Salary:

No less than $19.70 per hour based on verifiable similar experience per the negotiated

PASS Agreement Benefits Offered:

Medical/Vision and Dental, FSA/LFSA and Dependent Care, Life & AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistant Program (EAP), IMRF, 403B/457 For more information, please feel free to refer to the information provided in the PASScontract available on our website

Contract Information Hours:

Full Time:

7 hours per day, 9 months Monday•

Friday Job Summary:

Special Education Paraprofessionals play a vital role in supporting the academic, behavioral, and health/hygiene needs of our students as directed by Special Education Teachers. The Special Education Paraprofessional is responsible for providing services and supports to the instructional program with specific responsibility for: Assisting the Teacher in a variety of instructional tasks within a self contained setting and a general educational setting. Providing support to students with disabilities within the classroom and around the educational building. Assisting students with communication, scheduling, problem solving and modifications of curriculum; May work with students who require toileting assistance. Adapting classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives Implementing behavioral plans designed by the IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts

Description:

Ability to work as a team member. Assists and monitors students across school settings (lunch, recess, specials, restroom, etc). Work with special needs students. Ability to monitor student behavior. Monitor and support transportation needs. Ability to establish positive working relationships with students, parents, and staff Open to feedback and learning behavior techniques Strong communication skills Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the educational environment. Ability to work with a wide range of staff and students in a professional manner.

Qualifications:

One of the following State of Illinois Licenses registered in

Will County:

Paraprofessional (ELS(PARA)), Substitute (SUB), or Professional Educator License (PEL) College transcripts with 60+ credit hours or have passed the WorkKeys Assessment Information on how to obtain a Para license: https://www.isbe.net/Documents/What-is-Paraprofessional.pdf

Application Procedure:

Apply online Attachment(s): Special Education Paraprofessional May 2026.pdf Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 8/21/2026 1:30:13 AM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions

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