Position Type:
Support Staff/Special Education Assistant
Date Posted:
6/2/2026
Location:
Valley View Elementary School, Grades K-5
Date Available:
08/18/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
District:
McHenry School District 15
MCHENRY COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 15
VACANCY NOTICE
JOB TITLE/ASSIGNMENT
JOB TITLE: 1:1 Paraprofessional (S.A.I.L. Autism Program)
SCHOOL: Valley View Elementary School
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
CERTIFICATION Current and Valid Paraprofessional License
REQUIREMENTS:
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 175 Day - Full Time
START DATE: 08/18/2026
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIRED SKILLS
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Current and Valid Paraprofessional License; 60 college credit hour or Work Keys Test/other ISBE requirement for obtaining Paraprofessional License.
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Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Ability to promote a safe environment including physical intervention as needed according to protocol.
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Candidates with CPI training preferred or willing to train.
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Ability to work as a cooperating member of a team and effectively communicate with students, teachers, parents and administration; Positive attitude and dependability a must.
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Willingness or experience working with young children with special needs.
PAY AND BENEFITS
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$17.50/hour starting plus benefits. The District can provide additional credit to candidates who have prior work experience.
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Full health insurance program with major medical.
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Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF Pension).
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Paid time off.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Apply online: www.d15.org
Attach: cover letter, resume, transcripts, certificates, and four reference letters.
Brian Kilinski, PhD
Executive Director of Human Resources
and Operational Support
McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15
420 N. Front Street
McHenry, IL 60050
Phone: 779-244-1000
Posted: 06/02/2026
