Description: Prospect Heights School District 23 has an opening for a full-time (1.00 FTE) Special Education Program Assistant for the 2026-27 school year at Eisenhower Elementary School. Salary for this position is dependent upon full-time years of experience in the same position starting at $22.63/hour and eligibility for full benefits and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). Benefits information available here.
Requirements: Must have a valid Illinois Paraprofessional License (ELS (PARA)), SUB license or Professional Educator License (PEL). Additional qualifications include the ability to support a variety of student needs to take full advantage of classroom instruction and flexibility with job responsibilities.
Please see the attached job description for a complete list of qualifications and job responsibilities.
Application Procedure: Must complete and submit the online application and electronically attach the following:
- a letter of introduction
- current resume
- three letters of recommendation
- screenshot of Illinois license
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact: Dr. Chrystyna E. Sroka Assistant Superintendent for Student Services Prospect Heights School District 23 700 N. Schoenbeck Road Prospect Heights, IL 60070 847-870-5580 csroka@d23.org
Please direct all other questions regarding the application process to Carrie Hayes at chayes@d23.org
Faith's Law: Effective July 1, 2023, districts are required to conduct an Employee History Review (EHR) of prior employers to determine if they have been the subject of a sexual misconduct allegation, been discharged, been asked to resign, or were disciplined due to an adjudication or finding of sexual misconduct. Applicants who are offered a position will be required to affirm that they are not disqualified from employment for these reasons and to authorize this review.
Prospect Heights School District 23 is a regular school district located in Cook County with 4 schools, 112 teachers and 1,454 students. Total Revenue is $32,890,000 and is trending up. Prospect Heights School District 23 spends $20,536 per student per year on instruction.