Job Description

Job Summary:
To provide support to one or more students with disabilities, enabling them to receive greater benefit from the district's instructional program.



Organizational Relationships:
The Special Education Paraprofessional receives guidance from the classroom teacher, special education teacher, and/or Related Services Professionals and reports to the Building Administration.


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Qualifications:

• Hold a valid State of Illinois professional educator license with teaching (preferred), substitute or paraprofessional endorsement.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions • Ability to visually supervise students, assess situations for safety concerns
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decision regarding the safety and welfare of students

Salary and Benefits:
Salary established by the Board of Education and PSRP agreement.
Hourly rate of pay for 2025-26 is $22.58. Paraprofessionals work 7.5 hours per day (7.0 paid hours and 0.5 unpaid lunch). The work year includes 180 days plus 10 paid holidays for a toal of 190 paid days (1,330 paid hours per year)


The Board will pay 100% of the premium cost of Employee Only HMO coverage and 90% of Employee Only PPO Coverage.


Beginning November 1, 2025, the Board will pay 60% of the premium for dependent coverage (Family, Employee + Spouse, Employee + Children).

Application Procedure:
Internal Applicants
Internal District 69 candidates should complete an online application using the “Internal Applicants” section (right side) at You should upload a copy of your resume along with your completed online application. Questions should be directed to Sue Batch batchs@skokie69.net


External Applicants
Complete an online application at You should upload materials (resume, letters of recommendation, transcripts etc.) along with your online application. Please do not send paper copies of your materials. Questions should be directed to Sue Batch batchs@skokie69.net



Selection Procedure
District 69 seeks candidates that are reflective of our culturally, racially, linguistically diverse student body. Screening of completed applications will begin immediately and continue through the selection of finalists. Interviews will be scheduled for selected qualified candidates.



School District 69 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
District 69 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. The District is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment. Any individual needing assistance in completing the application for any opening should contact Sue Batch batchs@skokie69.net

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