Substitute SE Paraprofessional-Special Programs Level III-FMLA

Substitute Paraprofessional (Non-Certified Position)
 

 

Hours:
In accordance with School and APT Calendar
2/6/2026-4/30/2026
 

 

Compensation:

 

• $ 120.00 per full-day Special Programs Paraprofessional assignment

 

Qualifications:

 

• Current State of Illinois Paraprofessional Certificate or Substitute Teaching Certificate or Professional Educators License registered in Will County/Region 56 
• Associates Degree or higher; or 60 hours of college coursework; or ACT Work Keys; or ETC ParaPro Test

        OR

• Current State of Illinois Paraprofessional Approval
• High School Diploma

                               
Requirements:

• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to communicate comfortably with students, parents/guardians, administrators, and others
• Ability to be flexible and patient
• Ability to follow and enforce rules, policies, and procedures
• Must be punctual and reliable

 
Job Description:

• Assist students across school settings (classroom, lunch, recess, restroom) if necessary
• Frequent walking, standing, and sitting
• Monitor student behavior
• Leaves notes  for the regular paraprofessional at the end of the teaching day
• Communicate in a friendly and positive manner towards parents, students, and administrators
• Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Ensure the safety of students at all times

Selection/Hiring Process:
Applications are reviewed on a regular basis and qualified applicants will be contacted.  When selected the applicant will be required to:

• Submit the following documents:
  • Official transcripts showing 60+ credit hours or ACT Work Keys or ETC ParaPro Test 
  • Driver’s License and Social Security Card (DHS Authorization documents if applicable)
  • Physical (dated within 90 days)
  • TB Test (dated within 1-year)
• Complete the following:
  • Fingerprint-based Criminal Background check performed at the District 202 Administration Building
  • GCN online tutorials
  • Online forms via Applitrack
  • Substitute Orientation