About this opportunity
DeKalb County Regional Office of Education lists this Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional opportunity in dekalb, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Type:
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant
Date Posted:
8/24/2026
Location:
James R. Wood Elementary School
Date Available:
ASAP
District:
Somonauk CUSD #432
James R. Wood Elementary School is seeking a paraprofessional to support special education students in the general education and special education classrooms.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but not limited to the following)
Must be prompt and regular in attendance
Assists with classroom activities under the direction of a certified teacher
Assists with the instruction of small groups of students
Assists in the preparation of instructional materials and be able to perform activities utilizing technology when needed
Assists any students when appropriate
Assists teacher in duties relating to the supervision of playground, cafeteria, bathroom, and bus duty activities
Provides information to the teacher regarding student progress
Maintains a professional, confidential attitude toward work, students, and other adults in the school
Be flexible and willing to listen and make changes when needed
Cooperates with building personnel during routine activities
Participates in staff development workshops and meetings during contractual work day.
Performs other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the teacher, principal, program director, or other administrator.
One of the following required: Associate's degree or higher
60 semester hours of coursework
High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro
High School Diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT Workkeys Applied Mathematics/Applied Math (with a score of 4)
Reading for information/Workplace Documents (with a score of 4)
If you have any questions about this position please contact:
Sarah Kerber, Senior Director of Student Services
x1331
Worksite address
dekalb, IL, 60115, US
Who can apply
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