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Duties

Special Education/General Education Paraprofessional

Specific assignments may vary as student needs change. Many paraprofessionals will support students

in a variety of different roles within a school day. Some examples of duties below, as well as other

duties as assigned:

Individual Student Care (as applicable)

• Assist students on and off the bus at the beginning and end of the day.
• Accompany students to lunch and assist in feeding, when necessary.
• Assist student in toileting, transfers, and hygiene issues as necessary.
• Maintain documentation logs on activities/behaviors of students as directed by the teacher.
• Become familiar with various technology and equipment based on student needs.

Supporting Instructional Duties

• Implement teacher designed review/reinforcement activities.
• Assist all students in the classroom during centers, small groups, etc. as directed by the

teacher.

• Assist in modifying materials from the general education classroom as necessary.
• Collaborate with related services and teaching staff.
• Support use of technology devices, augmentative communication, and adaptive materials.
• Support differentiated instruction.
• Accompany and assist students in related services, specials, lunch, recess, and/or general

education classes as needed.

• Data collection support.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold the appropriate certification for working as a paraprofessional as listed by ISBE

and ROE #17.

Salary/Benefits

Starting wage for the 2026-2027 school year will be $17.25 per hour. Additional insurance benefits

begin after 60 days.

How to Apply

Please email a letter of interest and resume (including two references) to Michelle L. Tyne, Principal,

tynem@dwight.k12.il.us (mail to:tynem@dwight.k12.il.us Subject: Application for Special Education/General Education Paraprofessional). Interviews will be scheduled with

qualifying applicants.

Email Address

tynem@dwight.k12.il.us

School District

www.dwightk12.org

City Website

https://dwightillinois.org/

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

8/10/2026

Application Deadline

11/10/2026

Start Date

2/10/2027 3:04:11 PM

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District Name Dwight Common SD #232 Building Name Dwight Common School Address 801 S. Columbia St.

Dwight, IL 60420 Phone (815) 584-6221 Fax (815)584-2950 IASA Region Corn Belt County Livingston Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Teacher Aide Grade Level Elementary

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