- Full Time Paraprofessional needed for the Bright Futures Pre-K Program. Must have an IL Educator License with Stipulations - Paraprofessional (ELS-PARA) or a Professional Educator License (PEL).
Requirements for a PARA license are as follows per Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE):
- At least 19 years of age to serve students in grades PK-22
- Beginning January 1, 2023, individuals who are 18 years of age may qualify for the PARA for students PK-8 by meeting One of the following: Associate's degree or higher, 60 semesters of coursework (must be at the 100-level or higher from a regionally accredited college or university), High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro test, High School Diploma or GED and passing score on the ACT Workkeys test
Additional information on requirements and application process can be found at https://www.isbe.net/Pages/paraprofessional-educator.aspx