Paraprofessional - Educational Assistant

Position Details

• Position Type:
  Professional Staff Student Support Services
• Date Posted: 1/13/2026
• Location:
  
  Lincoln Center/District Wide
• Closing Date: 01/31/2026
• District:
  Waukegan Community Unit District 60

About the District

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 15,500 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The district has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9–12th grade campuses. It encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City.

• Assist in the instruction of students with disabilities under the direct supervision of a fully certified teacher.
• Provide instructional assistance, serving students with any disability in an educational setting that meets district, federal and state requirements and individualized education plans.
• Prepare materials for various levels of instruction in collaboration with the teacher.
• Assist with supplemental and follow‑up activities related to instructional content and materials.
• Participate in parent/guardian conference meetings when requested during the scheduled day.
• Maintain a good rapport with parent/guardian.
• Maximize student interaction by providing opportunities to participate in instruction with non‑disabled peers.
• Assist with appropriate modifications and accommodations to ensure student success.
• Assist in communication with staff, students and parent/guardian.

• Assist with maintaining order by enforcing district behavior codes, classroom rules and student behavior intervention plans.
• Assist with classroom record keeping at the direction of the teacher.
• Assist with operation of classroom equipment, including computers, software programs, overhead projectors and LCDs.
• Arrange and maintain bulletin board displays.
• If required, assist with supervising lunchroom, hall and playground areas that pertain to the classroom assigned.
• Assist with food preparation and clean‑up during snack or lunch, if applicable.

• Provide one‑on‑one assistance to students as assigned.
• With proper training, assist students with personal care needs (toileting, diaper changing, dressing, feeding, opening food packages and physical movement) under the supervision of OT/PT and/or SLP.
• Follow all district and building rules, regulations and procedures and adhere to negotiated contract provisions.
• Uphold the ethical standards of Waukegan Public Schools, including confidentiality.
• Report all personal absences to the building principal or designee.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 60 College Credits or Associate Degree.
• Illinois State/NCLB Approval.
• Ability to pass the paraprofessional basic skills test administered in the Human Resources Office, 1201 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan, IL 60085.

Salary:
Per contract language.

Final date to receive applications:
Candidates must submit an online application to be received by the closing date. Only online applications will be considered for interviews. Apply at www.wps
60.org
.

Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability or other protected category.