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DeKalb County Regional Office of Education

Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Somonauk, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/26/2026

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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

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Job Description

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Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional JobID:

15974

Position Type:

Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant Date Posted:

8/24/2026

Location:

James R.

Wood Elementary School Date Available:

ASAP District:

Somonauk CUSD #432 James R. Wood Elementary School is seeking a paraprofessional to support special education students in the general education and special education classrooms.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

(may include but not limited to the following) Must be prompt and regular in attendance Assists with classroom activities under the direction of a certified teacher Assists with the instruction of small groups of students Assists in the preparation of instructional materials and be able to perform activities utilizing technology when needed Assists any students when appropriate Assists teacher in duties relating to the supervision of playground, cafeteria, bathroom, and bus duty activities Provides information to the teacher regarding student progress Maintains a professional, confidential attitude toward work, students, and other adults in the school Be flexible and willing to listen and make changes when needed Cooperates with building personnel during routine activities Participates in staff development workshops and meetings during contractual work day. Performs other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the teacher, principal, program director, or other administrator.

One of the following required:

Associate's degree or higher 60 semester hours of coursework High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro High School Diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT Workkeys Applied Mathematics/Applied Math (with a score of 4) Reading for information/Workplace Documents (with a score of 4) If you have any questions about this position please contact: Sarah Kerber, Senior Director of Student Services 815-498-2314 x1331 kerbers@somonauk.net Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 8/25/2026 1:10:15 AM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions

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