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Paraprofessional

LITTLE CITY FOUNDATION·Palatine, Illinois

$24 - $24/hr·Other·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 10 days ago
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About the role

The paraprofessional provides instructional and behavioral support to students while assisting teachers with classroom management and data collection. They are responsible for supervising students during daily activities and ensuring a safe, clean learning environment.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • Main Campus -
  • Little
  • City
  • Center for
  • Education -
  • Palatine,
  • IL 60067Position
  • Type:
  • ParaprofessionalSalary
  • Range: $24.00 - $24.00
  • HourlyJob
  • Shift: 8:00
  • AM - 4:00
  • PM
  • Monday -
  • FridayWage: $ 24.00/
  • HR
  • HOW
  • TO
  • APPLY:
  • Complete this
  • Online
  • Application
  • NOTE: If job link does not work please visit our website for this & other positions >>> www.littlecity.org/careers/
  • Subject
  • Line:
  • Open
  • Position:
  • Paraprofessional
  • Attach:
  • Resume /
  • Cover
  • Letter
  • Key
  • Words: Para, Teacher's Aide, Teacher's Assistant, Classroom Assistant, Educator, Special Education, Special Ed,
  • Autism,
  • Disabilities,
  • Social
  • Services,
  • Therapeutic
  • Day
  • School
  • PURPOSE: To assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing educational benefits for students
  • Essential
  • DUTIES
  • AND
  • RESPONSIBILITIES: The list of essential duties and responsibilities, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the task to be performed. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein is such duties are a logical assignment to the position. 1. Provides instructional support to assigned students to implement educational programs as determined by the teacher/resource team/administrator. Constructs/ modifies/adapts instructional materials/games/displays/learning centers Works with students to operate computer and supportive technology Supervises the student’s completion of educational activities as outlined in the IEP, observes and records data Maintains records and files relevant to assignment- anecdotal notes, written observations, accurate education folders 2. Implements behavioral programming as determined by team. 3. Provides personal and safety assistance to students. 4. Communicates and shares ideas and concerns with lead Teacher/Site Director, team/professional. 5. Actively participates in meetings as required. 6. Assists with critical daily activities such as classroom transition times, mealtimes and toileting. 7. Supervises students as required in classroom, media room, cafeteria/multi-purpose room, sensory room, gym playground field trips. 8. Fosters student independence. 9. Works collaboratively as a member of the team Performs other duties as assigned Help to maintain a clean and organized learning environment Sanitize all surfaces, equipment and classroom toys 10. Maintains American Heart Association certification in First Aid and CPR. 11. Successfully completes Little City Foundation required training, re-training, and any additional training as required by Little City Foundation policies and practices, or as assigned by his or her immediate supervisor. Little City offers competitive salaries and benefits for eligible employees such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement plans with employer match, Flexible Spending Accounts ( FSA), life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, paid holidays, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and an employee assistance program. QualificationsHigh School Diploma/GED, required and Paraprofessional Educator
  • License issued by the
  • Illinois
  • State
  • Board of
  • Education
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in education, human services, or disability related field and Paraprofessional Educator License, or Professional Educator License/Professional Educator License with Stipulations.
  • Physical
  • Requirements &
  • WORK
  • ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to sitting, walking, and standing for prolonged periods; frequently grasps, lifts, holds, or feels objects; occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. The employee frequently is required to use manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination when working with persons served and handling office, medical, or household equipment. The employee is subject to assist and lift up to 50 pounds with varying amounts of assistance on a reoccurring basis. The employee is required to have corrected vision and hearing within normal range and the ability to operate a motor vehicle. Must have the ability to perform CPR and CPI. Occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious substances, including communicable diseases when performing personal care (Category III). Occasional exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants. School work environment with a noise level of normal to loud. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Key

Words: Therapeutic Day School, Para, Education Assistant, Teacher's Aide, Teacher Aide, Special Education, PEL, Monday to Friday, 12 month, Year Around School, Paid Breaks, Palatine, Cook County

Requirements

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and a Paraprofessional Educator License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education. A Bachelor's degree in education or a related field is preferred.

  • high school
  • bachelor degree
  • Collaboration
  • CPR
  • CPI
  • Record keeping
  • First aid
  • Student supervision
  • Data recording
  • Safety assistance
  • Classroom management
  • Instructional support
  • IEP implementation
  • Technology support
  • Special education support
  • Behavioral programming

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Employee assistance program
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Hospital indemnity
  • Roth 401(k) retirement plan

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$24 - $24/hr
Location
Palatine, Illinois
Posted
Aug 6, 2026
Application
Employer website
LITTLE CITY FOUNDATION logo

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LITTLE CITY FOUNDATION

Little City engages and supports individuals, families and communities to ensure that children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities can realize their unique potential to live safely, learn continuously, explore creatively and work productively.

Salary listed on 9 jobs
IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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Illinois paraprofessional roles stay consistently needed

Illinois schools regularly need paraprofessionals to support classroom instruction, student behavior, and individualized learning, especially in settings serving diverse and neurodiverse learners. These roles are competitive because districts often look for candidates who combine a high school diploma or GED with strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability; prior experience with neurodiverse students can help. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and tailor your application to show child-centered support experience and collaboration with teachers.

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