Paraprofessional

Paraprofessionals are valued staff members who work one-on-one with students in the classroom to meet their individual learning needs

paraprofessional vacancies in district 47 

Short-term Approval

Per the Illinois State Board of Education, a short-term paraprofessional approval application is now available that allows individuals 19 years of age or older with a high school diploma (or equivalent) to serve as a paraprofessional (3 yr. limit) while completing full paraprofessional licensing requirements. Application deadline June 30, 2026.

Click here to create an Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS) account with ISBE
How to apply to be a short term paraprofessional
ISBE Short-term Approval Requirements

Full Endorsement Requirements

Click here to create an Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS) account with ISBE
How to apply for paraprofessional license

• Individuals must be at least 19 years of age to serve students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12.
• Beginning January 1, 2023, individuals 18 years of age or older may qualify for a PreK-8th grade ELS-paraprofessional license if they work under the direct supervision of a licensed teacher and meet one of the following requirements: 
  • Associate’s degree or higher
  • 60 semester hours of coursework
  • High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro
  • High School Diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT Workkeys:
  • Applied Mathematics/Applied Math (with a score of 4)
  • Reading for information/Workplace Documents (with a score of 4)

Note: ​Individuals who hold a paraprofessional license and a bachelor’s degree are qualified to be a substitute teacher. Coursework must be at the 100-level or higher from a regionally accredited college or university. Become a substitute teacher

Requirements

• Short-term approval and full paraprofessional requirements are listed here: ISBE Paraprofessional License Information
• To apply for short-term paraprofessional approval, you must have an ELIS (Educator Licensure Information System) account with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE): If you do NOT have an ELIS account, Click here to create an ELIS account with ISBE
• Paraprofessional Contact at the McHenry County Regional Office of Education
  • Applicants must complete an application. Contact Annette Jablonski at McHenry ROE at aajablonski@mchenrycountyil.gov

Compensation

• $17.84 / hour

Benefits

$400 monthly contribution for medical care
Sick/personal days
Summers off