High School Paraprofessional

Make a meaningful impact every school day and help students reach their full potential! Join Cross Country Education as a Paraprofessional in Chicago, IL, providing hands-on academic, behavioral, and classroom support while helping students thrive in a positive learning environment.

Position Overview

• Provide individualized and small-group academic, behavioral, and classroom support to high school students.
• Assist teachers in maintaining a structured, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Support student engagement, classroom routines, transitions, and individualized student needs.
• Collaborate with teachers and school staff to reinforce instructional goals and promote student success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Valid ELS Substitute License required
• Valid Driver's License
• Experience supporting high school students in an educational, behavioral, or youth-services setting preferred

Why Join Cross Country Education?

• Competitive Pay: Earn $24.60 - $27.70 per hour,  based on your experience and qualifications as a Paraprofessional, plus weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
• Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent 40-hours school schedule and paid sick leave.

Ready to make a difference? Learn more about Cross Country Education: 

Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2