Paraprofessional- Elementary and Middle School

Position Type:
Support Staff/Paraeducator
Date Posted:
3/11/2026
Location:
West Chicago Elementary School District 33
Date Available:
26-27 SY
Closing Date:
Open until filled District 33 is looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our D33 family as a Paraprofessional! Multiple early childhood paraprofessional positions available!
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Pay rate: $17.59 - $18.68 per hour based on years of experience.
Benefits:
- Paid time off - sick and personal
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and life insurance options REQUIREMENTS:
Refer to Educator License with Stipulations Endorsement Requirements?
Short Term License (valid for 3 years)

• At least 18 years of age
• Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent

Full License (valid for 5 years)

• At least 18 years of age
• 1 of the Following:
  • 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)

*Notes:

• Paraprofessional licenses are valid for 5 years, and may be renewed with the payment of registration fees.
• If you hold a Paraprofessional License and have a Bachelor's Degree on file, you are qualified to be a substitute teacher.????
• Coursework must be at the 100-level or higher from a regionally accredited college or university.?
• View Substitute and Paraprofessional License Checklist?

Attachment(s):

• ELS Paraprofessional - Special Education JD Final (4).pdf
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