Paraeducator

Position Type:
Support Staff

Date Posted:
6/25/2026

Location:
Hinsdale School

Date Available:
08/25/2026
Paraeducator

Job Summary:

To assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing a quality instructional program to continuously improve student achievement. Assist students with learning goals per their learning plans and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Associates Degree, 60 Credits, or Passed the ParaPro Examination

Essential Functions:

? Effectively observes assigned work hours and maintains a prompt and regular attendance pattern.

? Follows the daily schedule as prescribed.

? Adjusts to work assignments and/or schedule changes. Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by the teacher.

? Provides extra assistance to students with exceptionalities, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and/or mental disabilities, and 504 Plans.

? Assists as directed by the supervising teacher in the effort to successfully maintain students with special needs in an integrated setting, as determined by the IEP team.

? Assists the teacher in preparing materials and equipment for the direct instructional activity, including locating, copying, collating, distributing, and/or grouping materials to support instructional activities planned by the teacher.

? Assists identified students with transporting materials or supplies as needed. Assists identified students with specific personal and physical needs.

? Assists with bulletin boards and decorations for instructional purposes and special events.

? Supervises students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, schoolyards, gymnasiums, or field trips.

? Communicates clearly and positively with students and all stakeholders. Performs assigned non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack time, toileting, class change, and clothing routines.

? Serves as a source of information and assists any substitute teacher assigned to the class.

? Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as required.

? Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, Principal, or his/her designee.

Working Conditions:

? Per Union Contract

? Starting rate $19.48 per hour

Requirements:

? Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and community.

? Maintains a cooperative working relationship with Principal, supervising teacher, students, parents, staff, and public.

? Participates in professional learning activities that align with school improvement goals. Participates in staff development opportunities provided by the district

? Demonstrates a positive attitude toward work assignments.

? Hours are designed around student needs.

? Accepts responsibility for the work assigned and accepts constructive criticism.

? Additional school-level responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or his/her designee.

? Must pass federal and local background checks.

? Must have reliable transportation.

? Must complete all pre-employment requirements before the start date.

Application Procedure:

Please visit the Winchester Public Schools website to apply online at Please be sure to attach your cover letter, resume, and three recent references.