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Special Education Paraprofessional

Franklin-Jefferson Co. Special Ed
Mount Vernon, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/20/2026

Paraprofessional Aide – Work with school-age students!

Franklin & Jefferson Counties Special Education Cooperative is looking for special education program aides! Interested in working on a school schedule and providing services to students with disabilities in a school setting? Join our growing team!

IMMEDIATE INTERVIEWS ARE AVAILABLE!

The overall purpose of the professional aide position is to provide the assigned student with routine daily support and educational services by supporting teaching staff with individual instruction and skill building.

Sesser-Valier Location

We have an open position for a program aide at a FJSPED special education program located Sesser-Valier School District. The program focuses on serving students on the autism spectrum, communication disorders, and developmental delays. The program is designed to increase students' daily living and functional skills and teach age and developmental level-appropriate academic, social, and behavioral skills for K-3rd grade students.

Christopher Location:

This program focuses on serving students with social-emotional delays. It is designed to teach students social, emotional, and related skills, attitudes, behaviors, and values that enable them to be successful in school. Self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making are the guiding principles utilized to promote academic and functional success in kindergarten through 4th grade students.

Summersville Location:

We have 2 classes at Summersville for students in K-4 and 5-8 grades. These programs are designed to teach key academic and social skills to students on the Autism Spectrum or with other communication disorders. The focus is on meeting each child at their level and building communication and life skills within an academic setting. Sensory needs, structured activities, and adequate socialization are important in this program.

The pay starts at Step 1 on our salary schedule, at $20,267 a year for a school year (August – May). (Approximately $112 per day, or $17/hour pre-tax). With a Bachelor’s Degree or specialized training, the pay increase to $25,701 (pre-tax, etc), estimate of $142/day or $22/hour pretax.

$800 per month in insurance benefits

Staff hours by program: Sesser & Christopher 7:45-2:15; Summersville 8:00-2:30

FJSPED offers:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Benefits such as health insurance, supplemental insurance, retirement and more
  • Ongoing professional development regarding students who have disabilities
  • Upward movement within the Cooperative is possible
  • 15 sick days and 3 personal days at the beginning of each school year.
  • Work on a school-based calendar
  • Options for additional work over summer if preferred
  • Holidays and time off (including school breaks such as Spring Break, Winter Break, and National Holidays).

If you are looking for a career to pursue your passion of helping kids with disabilities reach their potential, apply with us!

Complete the Application https://www.fjsped.org/employment

and follow directions on the website to submit application.

Work Remotely

  • No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $22.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Free parking
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20,267 - $25,701

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