What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional (SY25/26) position at Evanston/Skokie School District 65?
- Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
- Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.
- Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance, as needed, and as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
- Assists medically fragile or physically disabled students for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene.
- Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
- Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
- Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
- Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
- Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
- Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring students success in school.
- Job related experience is desired
- Targeted, job-related education with study in a job-related area
- Illinois Educator License with Stipulations (PARA or TBE)
- Substitute Teaching License
- Professional Educator License
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension plan
- Pet Insurance
- Life insurance
- Long term disability
- Flexible benefits plan
- 10 Sick days
- 2 Personal days
- 15 Designated vacation days
- Direct deposit
- Employee assistance program
JobID: 5272
Position Type:
Educational Support Personnel/Paraprofessional
Educational Support Personnel/Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
1/15/2026
1/15/2026
Location:
Park School
Park School
Date Available:
ASAP
ASAP
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Until Filled
The job of Paraprofessional is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and attending IEP meetings.
This job reports to Principal.
This is a 10-month position, starting ASAP, for 6 hours a day, Monday - Friday.
This is a 10-month position, starting ASAP, for 6 hours a day, Monday - Friday.
Essential Functions
Qualifications:
Must Have ONE of the following:
Compensation and Benefits:(2025-2026 school year)
Minimum starting salary with a license - $26,973.90
Benefits include:
Minimum starting salary with a license - $26,973.90
Benefits include:
Information on obtaining a paraprofessional license can be found on the ISBE website - click here for link. Also attached is an ISBE checklist for applying for a license.
ISBE offers a short-approval para professional license for those with a high school diploma (or equivalent), which is good for 3 years while completing the requirements for a full paraprofessional license.
Application Procedure:
Apply online at www.district65.net
Selection Procedure:
Selected qualified candidates will be notified to schedule an interview.
Salary : $26,974