Paraprofessional (Special Education)

Job Summary:

The Special Education Paraprofessional provides support to one or more students with disabilities, enabling them to receive greater benefit form the District's instructional program.

Organizational Relationship:

The Special Education Paraprofessional reports directly to the Building Administration, receiving guidance from the classroom Teacher, Special Education Teacher, and/or Related Services Professionals.

Qualifications:

• Illinois State Board of Education Professional Licensure, required
  • PEL, preferred
  • SUB or ELS PARA, required
• Ability to visually supervise students, assess situations for safety concerns
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions regarding the safety and welfare of students
• Ability to lift and position students weighing up to 50 pounds using proper 1-person lift techniques
• Ability to lift and position students weighing more than 50 pounds using proper 2-person lift techniques
• Ability to participate in and appy District-approved behavior management procedures and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training, including student physical restraints as needed
• Ability to speak, write, read and understand English

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Salary and Benefits:

Salary established by the Board of Education and PSRP agreement. For more information about new hire pay and benefits, click here.

The hourly rate of pay for 2026-27 is $24.17.

Paraprofessionals work 7.5 hours per day (7.0 paid hours and 0.5 unpaid lunch). The work year includes 180 days plus 10 paid holidays for a total of 190 paid days (1,330 paid hours per year).

The Board will pay 100% of the premium cost of Employee only HMO coverage and 90% of Employee only PPO coverage.

The Board will pay 70% of the HMO premium for Employee + Spouse, Employee + Child, or Family coverage. If an employee chooses a PPO plan for any dependent coverage levels, the Board will contribute an amount equal to 70% of the HMO Family premium, and the employee will pay the remaining difference.

Application Procedure:

Internal Applicants

Internal District 69 candidates should complete an online application using the "Internal Applicants" section (right side) at https://www.applitrack.com/d69/onlineapp/default.aspx You should upload a copy of your resume along with your completed online application. Questions should be directed to Sue Batch [email protected]

External Applicants

Complete an online application at https://www.applitrack.com/d69/onlineapp/default.aspx You should upload materials (resume, letters of recommendation, transcripts etc.) along with your online application. Please do not send paper copies of your materials. Questions should be directed to Sue Batch [email protected]

Selection Procedure:

District 69 seeks candidates that are reflective of our culturally, racially, linguistically diverse student body. Screening of completed applications will begin immediately and continue through the selection of finalists. Interviews will be scheduled for selected qualified candidates.

School District 69 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

District 69 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. The District is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment. Any individual needing assistance in completing the application for any opening should contact Sue Batch [email protected]