Position Type:
Support Staff/Regular Ed Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
6/8/2026
Location:
Grand Prairie Elementary
Date Available:
August 2026
Closing Date:
Open until filled
Salary:
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No less than $17.15 per hour based on verifiable similar experience per the negotiated PASS Agreement
Benefits Offered:
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Medical/Vision and Dental, FSA/LFSA and Dependent Care, Life & AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistant Program (EAP), IMRF, 403B/457
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For more information, please feel free to refer to the information provided in the PASScontract available on our website Contract Information
Hours:
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Full Time: 7 hours per day
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9 month position
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Monday - Friday
Description:
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Ability to work independently and as a team member
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Assist students academically and socially
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Ability to communicate effectively with staff and students
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Understanding of how to positively interact with students
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Willingness to learn basic curriculum application in small group settings
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Willingness to learn strategies to support English Learners
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Dedicated
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Strong understanding of child development
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Ability to multi-task
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Excellent communications skills
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Please refer to the attached job description
Qualifications:
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Fluent in Spanish
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One of the following State of Illinois Licenses registered in Will County: Paraprofessional Approval (PARA(STA)), Paraprofessional (ELS(PARA)), Substitute (SUB), or Professional Educator License (PEL)
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College transcripts with 60+ credit hours or have passed the WorkKeys Assessment submitted to obtain licensure/certification
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Information on how to obtain a Para license: https://www.isbe.net/Documents/What-is-Paraprofessional.pdf
Application Procedure:
