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Plano Area Special Education Cooperative
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
Openings as of 8/17/2026 force display?
True Openings as of 8/17/2026
True Openings as of 8/17/2026
Paraprofessional JobID:
9624Position Type:
Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant Date Posted:
8/17/2026Location:
Yorkville High School Date Available:
08/31/2026Closing Date:
When Filled District:
Yorkville Community School District 115POSITION SUMMARY:
The role of the paraprofessional is to provide academic and social support for the student and/or the classroom support so as to increase the level of access to curriculum for students in YorkvilleCUSD 115.
In order to have improved academic outcomes, the paraprofessional will need to demonstrate effective collaboration skills with other school personnel, work effectively in the implementation and monitoring of specific interventions, provide additional support for small groups or individual students and facilitate meaningful communication between key stakeholders for each student. This is a 10 month position.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following statements of job functions are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to the position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual job functions may vary depending upon assignments and other factors. Demonstrate knowledge of students; needs, including but not limited to: educational, medical, physical, sensory, speech/language, social/emotional, recreational, vocational, etc., as established by a multidisciplinary team and implement as needed. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all matters pertaining to students and personnel. Demonstrate effective organizational skills, time management, and flexibility in order to meet staff and students; needs. Planning and Preparation Checks and maintains appropriate student related equipment necessary after receiving appropriate specialized training. Completes paperwork and data tracking duties and responsibilities necessary to assist the educational team. Communicates concerns demonstrated so that effective planning and preparation can be conducted through the team process. Predicts challenges and communicates concerns to professional team members. Classroom Environment Provides direct instructional and academic support to students in the classroom and throughout the academic day as determined by the educational team. Assists students in daily activities such as lifting into chairs, positioning students, feeding, and using the washroom appropriately (including changing, assisting with personal hygiene, etc…). Implements special tools/programs following training to assist students with varied needs/diagnoses. Instruction Assists teacher with maintaining an inclusive, learning-centered environment and experiences Assists and monitors student use of assistive technology. Assists students in accessing the instructional aspects by providing assistance with organization, accommodations, and modification as indicated through communication with the case-manager or through documentation regarding student needs. Professional Responsibilities Establish a positive rapport with staff, students, and families. Consult or meet with teachers or other professionals utilizing appropriate channels by engaging in positive solutions in finding steps to resolve areas of concern and request direction, instruction, or guidance for new or unfamiliar task. Professional Conduct, Leadership and Growth Provide and communicate information in a timely manner about students or possible concerns impacting elements of students or students; assignments/equipment/materials. Refers questions from families to appropriate school personnel. Models appropriate hygiene, appearance, social interactions expected within a school environment. Demonstrates flexibility in professional responsibilities so as to address student and building classroom needs as evidenced by effective listening and openness to learning and adopting new behaviors. Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the classroom teacher or administration.REPORTS TO
Building Principal, Associate Principal of Student Services, Educational Services Department Chair, and the Classroom Teacher.QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:
Paraprofessional Certification Starting Hourly Rate:
$18.50 This position is part of the Yorkville CBA, which can be found by clicking here . Benefit information can be found at the link below: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1752003792/y115org/l7vp9kmlff3gutnndxdl/25-26EmployeeBenefitsGuide.pdf Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 8/17/2026 9:58:51 PM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions- AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions
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