Job detail
Special Education Paraprofessional
Meridian Charter Schools
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/8/2026
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
$41,058 - $48,295 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
Special education paraprofessionals provide instructional, emotional, and behavioral support to diverse learners under the guidance of teachers and case managers. They assist in implementing ieps, monitoring student progress, and maintaining a safe, inclusive classroom environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a high school diploma and an illinois state board of education paraprofessional license or equivalent. A bachelor's degree and bilingual skills in spanish and english are strongly preferred.
high schoolbachelor degreeCommunicationAdaptabilityCollaborationBehavioral supportConflict resolutionProblem solvingProgress monitoringData collectionClassroom managementCultural competenceSpecial educationInstructional supportIEP implementationEducational technologyStudent advocacy
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Retirement planning
- Professional growth support