Top 86 Para educator Jobs in Chicago Il

Paraprofessional
KIPP Chicago —Chicago, IL
- Overtime
- Background check
- Classroom
- High school
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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2026-2027 Paraeducator
Berwyn North School District 98 —Berwyn, IL
- $30,755 - $50,759 a year
- Classroom
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
10d
Paraeducator (Early Childhood)
Berwyn South School District 100 —Berwyn, IL
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Public school
2026-27 Paraprofessional
Evanston Township High School —Evanston, IL
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school
Paraeducator
Berwyn South School District 100 —Berwyn, IL
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Public school
6d
Special Education Paraeducator- Forest Glen Elementary
Glen Ellyn School District 41 —Glen Ellyn, IL
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Children
- Public school
Special Education Paraprofessional - Full-time
LaGrange School District 105 —La Grange, IL
- $18.50 - $19.50 an hour
- Online Application
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
- Health insurance
2 Special Education Paraeducators- Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Glen Ellyn School District 41 —Glen Ellyn, IL
- Online Application
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
- Children
Paraeducator - Developmental Learning Program (DLP)
Berwyn South School District 100 —Berwyn, IL
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Public school
6d
Paraprofessional
LaGrange Area Department of Special Education —La Grange, IL
- $17 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- No experience needed
- English
- On-the-job training
Paraprofessional (SY26/27)
Evanston/Skokie School District 65 —Evanston, IL
- $31,753.48 a year
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Instructional Assistant (2025-2026 school year)
Homewood-Flossmoor High School —Flossmoor, IL
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Entry level
Special Education Paraeducator (High School)
Keshet —Skokie, IL
- $24 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Paraprofessional Salt Creek Primary
Salt Creek School District 48 —Villa Park, IL
- $19.52 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Classroom
- Public school
- Elementary school
Paraprofessional Educator
Furqaan Academy for Exceptional Children —Darien, IL
- $18.18 - $18.87 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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5d
Paraeducator
KESHET —Northbrook, IL
- $35,000 - $40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- High school
- Adults
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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1:1 Paraeducator at Chippewa Middle School
Des Plaines School District 62 —Des Plaines, IL
- $19.10 - $20.10 an hour
- Online Application
- Classroom
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
Special Education-1:1 Teacher Assistant
WILLOWBROOK —Villa Park, IL
- $18.40 - $20.94 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
11d
Paraeducator at Plainfield Elementary School
Des Plaines School District 62 —Des Plaines, IL
- $19.10 - $20.10 an hour
- Online Application
- Classroom
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
Instructional Assistant - Specialized Behavior
Community Consolidated School District 181 —Hinsdale, IL
- From $21.32 an hour
- Contract
- Elementary school
- Entry level
6d

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Paraprofessional

KIPP Chicago -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Student supervision
Substitute Teaching Certification
Student progress monitoring
Google Sheets
Google Docs
Teacher collaboration
Behavioral standards enforcement in schools
Student emotional support
Individual crisis management
Academic IEP goal implementation
Professional ethics
Student performance data analysis
Student engagement techniques
De-escalation support in education
Small group instruction
Physical assistance for special education students
Student social support
Individualized instructions
Assistive technology support for students
Data management
Data collection for student progress in special education
Direct support
Behavioral support plan implementation
Positive school culture development
Emotional safety support
IEP progress monitoring
Special education record keeping
Gmail
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act in education
Student engagement classroom management

Full Job Description

Company Description

At KIPP Chicago, we are guided by a simple, yet powerful mission: Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Our campuses are located in the Austin, Englewood, North Lawndale, and West Humboldt Park neighborhoods. KIPP Chicago also advises over 2000 KIPP alumni currently in high school or college through our KIPP Forward program. For more data and information about our successes and vision for the future, visit www.kippchicago.org

About KIPP Chicago

KIPP Chicago partners with the KIPP Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports schools across the country. KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are currently a network of 278 schools, nearly 15,000 educators, and 175,000 students and alumni. When you work at KIPP, you’re part of a national network that partners with families and communities to create nurturing, rigorous, and joyful schools in pursuit of a more just world.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

The core responsibility of the Paraprofessional is to foster student independence, achievement of learning goals, social-emotional skills, and self-esteem by attending to the personal, academic, and emotional needs of students. The Paraprofessional role is defined by the diverse learning needs of a student or group of students, as defined by their Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 plan, and in accordance with ISBE's student to teacher class size expectations. Paraprofessional positions are allocated and assigned annually based on student needs and may be subject to change. Expectations specific to the Paraprofessional role include but are not limited to:

Direct Student Support and IEP Documentation

Actively engage students within daily instructional time to meet learning goals, during both whole-group, small group, and 1:1 instruction with materials and guidance from teachers
Implement all interventions and behavior strategies as outlined in the student’s IEP or 504 plan
Support with necessary student personal needs (hygiene, medical) and/or assisted technology and augmentative devices if noted in the IEP or 504 plan
Support with assignment completion and reiteration of classroom instruction to improve academic outcomes
Support with implementation of accommodations during class, district and state assessments
Implement accommodations, scaffolds, and modifications to core curriculum as directed by the teacher to ensure access to grade-level content
Provide behavioral management, effectively implementing de-escalation strategies as needed

Maintain consistent weekly data tracking to monitor student growth, leveraging these insights during collaborative reflections with providers to drive data-informed adjustments to student interventions
Maintain logs in SSM and contribute to Para Justification completion in readiness for the student’s IEP + 504 plan
Actively participate in IEP + 504 meetings, providing meaningful input regarding the students performance

School-wide Culture & Instruction Responsibilities

Collaborate with Gen Ed teachers, Diverse Learners teachers, and Case Managers to ensure the requirements of students’ IEPs are met and lessons are effectively reinforced
Be responsive to direction and incorporate feedback from General Education Teacher, Diverse Learning Teacher, Case Manager and Principal
Utilize school-wide systems and expectations for student culture effectively
Adhere to individual schedule and support assigned students and classes as determined by Case Manager
Model professional and ethical standards when interacting with students, staff, and parent/guardians
Actively participate in school professional development and regional Paraprofessional professional development
Participates in Safety Care training and other school-based and CPS trainings to ensure student safety
Maintain prompt and consistent attendance to work and assigned responsibilities during daily school hours
Maintain and model professional communication, work habits, and interpersonal interactions at all times

School-wide Duties

Actively monitor daily arrival and dismissal post, aligned with school-wide schedule and expectations
Actively monitor assigned late-pick up when assigned, aligned with school-wide schedule and expectations
Support school day transitions and routines (lunch, restrooms, recess, etc.) within assigned student(s) schedule

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

Active Paraprofessional (PARA) or Substitute (SUB) license with Illinois Board of Education (ISBE)
Ability to work assigned schedule with prompt daily attendance, in accordance with regional time off policy
- Monday - Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:05 PM
  - Attend 1 after school meeting 4:00 - 4:45 PM on a day Mon. - Thurs established by school for professional learning community (Grade Level Team or Department)
- Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (school-based professionals development after early dismissal)
- Total hours: 43.5 (40 + 3.5 overtime)
Frequently standing or walking, using stairs to move throughout the school building; ability to lift / carry up to 10 lbs when necessary and/or support any required physical support needs in student IEP / 504 plan
Cleared CPS background check & Faith’s Law attestation

Preferred experience and/or willingness to learn:

Previous successful experience serving students with diverse learning needs to meet/exceed their IEP/504 goals
Previous successful experience of accurate data collection for IEP goals and documentation
Previous successful experience utilizing effective SEL and behavioral management strategies with students
Previous successful experience utilizing Google Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Docs)

Additional Information

COMPENSATION

KIPP Chicago Schools offers a competitive compensation and benefits package:

Hourly rate based on experience related to role and responsibilities
Contribution to Chicago Teachers Pension Fund
Competitive rates for medical insurance and short-term disability insurance. Dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance are offered at no cost.
For more detail about our Salaries and Benefits at KIPP Chicago, visit our website: Join Our Team - KIPP Chicago Public Schools

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

KIPP Chicago is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment. KIPP Chicago does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background. All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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para educator jobs in chicago il

Paraprofessional

2026-2027 Paraeducator

Paraeducator (Early Childhood)

2026-27 Paraprofessional

Paraeducator

Special Education Paraeducator- Forest Glen Elementary

Special Education Paraprofessional - Full-time

2 Special Education Paraeducators- Abraham Lincoln Elementary

Paraeducator - Developmental Learning Program (DLP)

Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional (SY26/27)

Instructional Assistant (2025-2026 school year)

Special Education Paraeducator (High School)

Paraprofessional Salt Creek Primary

Paraprofessional Educator

Paraeducator

1:1 Paraeducator at Chippewa Middle School

Special Education-1:1 Teacher Assistant

Paraeducator at Plainfield Elementary School

Instructional Assistant - Specialized Behavior

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