Position Type:
sub - non-cert/Substitute SE Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
1/28/2026
Location:
Wesmere Elementary
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
On going
Substitute Paraprofessional (Non-Certified Position)
Compensation:
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$ 120.00 per full-day Special Programs Paraprofessional assignment
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Preferred Start Date 3/6/2026 to 5/15/2026
Qualifications:
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Current State of Illinois Paraprofessional Certificate or Substitute Teaching Certificate or Professional Educators License registered in Will County/Region 56
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Associates Degree or higher; or 60 hours of college coursework; or ACT Work Keys; or ETC ParaPro Test
OR
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Current State of Illinois Paraprofessional Approval
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High School Diploma
Requirements:
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Ability to work as a team member
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Ability to communicate comfortably with students, parents/guardians, administrators, and others
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Ability to be flexible and patient
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Ability to follow and enforce rules, policies, and procedures
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Must be punctual and reliable
Job Description:
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Assist students across school settings (classroom, lunch, recess, restroom) if necessary
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Frequent walking, standing, and sitting
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Monitor student behavior
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Leaves notes for the regular paraprofessional at the end of the teaching day
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Communicate in a friendly and positive manner towards parents, students, and administrators
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Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
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Ensure the safety of students at all times
Selection/Hiring Process:
Applications are reviewed on a regular basis and qualified applicants will be contacted. When selected the applicant will be required to:
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Submit the following documents:
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Official transcripts showing 60+ credit hours or ACT Work Keys or ETC ParaPro Test
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Driver's License and Social Security Card (DHS Authorization documents if applicable)
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Physical (dated within 90 days)
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TB Test (dated within 1-year)
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Complete the following:
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Fingerprint-based Criminal Background check performed at the District 202 Administration Building
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GCN online tutorials
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Online forms via Applitrack
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Substitute Orientation
