Open Positions for Berwyn North School District 98

Openings as of 12/20/2025

2025-2026 School Year - Paraeducator

JobID: 1018

Position Type:
  Instructional Support


Date Posted:
  12/4/2025


Location:
  Lincoln Middle School


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Berwyn North School District 98 is located in Berwyn, Illinois. The district has three elementary schools and one middle school and serves more than 2,500 students in Pre-K through 8th grade. Our district is committed to mutual respect and cultural diversity. We foster strong partnerships among students, school staff, families and the community and empower students to solve problems, make decisions and apply technology so they can reach their full personal, academic and civic potential. We offer a Dual Language Program to ensure students are fluent in two languages, a STEAM Program, and 1-to-1 technology to prepare students for the future.
 
Job Title: Paraeducator
 
Location: Lincoln Middle School

Classification: Classified
 
Accountability: Reports to building level administrators
 
Job Profile: We are seeking compassionate, dedicated paraeducators to assist elementary and middle school teachers with classroom lessons, activities, organization and management.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist teachers in all aspects of instruction and classroom management
• Lead individual or small group discussions to reinforce learning
• Translate information from teacher to students for greater student comprehension
• Organize classroom materials
• Monitor students during lessons
• Assist with minimizing distractions and disruptions
• Attend to students’ physical, personal, academic and emotional needs
• Provide clerical support as needed including tracking student attendance, grading tests and homework
• Ensure students receive positive, nurturing guidance and support
• Assist students on/off the bus
• Assist students with coats, jackets, hats, boots, shoes, etc.
• Supervise recess and washroom breaks; assist with diapering/toileting as needed
• Assist with lunch supervision

Continuous Improvement:
• Remain abreast of current trends in education by attending conferences and workshops based on school/district priorities
• Conduct and/or participate in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of students
• Monitor student improvement
• Communicate clearly orally and in writing
• Communicate in ways that exhibit a growth mindset
• Maintain a close working relationship with classroom teachers and other staff to ensure information exchange and coordination of efforts
Other:
• Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Develop and maintain professional relationships
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior
• Serve as a role model for all campus staff
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Set high standards for self and others
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
• Associates Degree, 60 semester hours of coursework, or high school diploma/GED and qualifying test scores
• Bachelor’s Degree from a four year accredited college/university (preferred) 
• A valid Illinois ELS-PARA (Paraprofessional Licence) PEL, Substitute License or ELS License (Educator License w/Stipulations)  is required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Proficient use of technology (computer, IPads, copy machine, etc)
• Prior experience working with children/adolescents
• Passion for working with children/adolescents
• Ability to read, write, and speak proficiently in English
• Basic knowledge of reading and/or math content
• Ability to manage student misbehavior
• Willingness/Ability to toilet children as needed
• Willingness/Ability to change diapers of students as needed

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to read, write, and speak proficiently in Spanish
• Minimum of two years’ experience working with students with learning disabilities
 
Salary: 
 
• Salary Range: $30,755 - $50,759; Initial salary is determined by prior experience and education
 
Benefits: 
 
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with 100% employee-only coverage fully paid by the district
• Employer-provided life insurance policy
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering resources for mental health, financial planning, legal guidance, and more to help you navigate life's challenges
• Generous leave policy, including personal days off, paid holidays, and sick leave to support your work-life balance and well-being
• Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) and optional 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Tuition Reimbursement program and Professional Development opportunities to support growth and career advancement
Disclaimer:
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. 
 





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Openings as of 12/20/2025

Middle School Teacher - Mathematics (Maternity Leave Coverage)

JobID: 1001

Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/Mathematics


Date Posted:
  12/4/2025


Location:
  Lincoln Middle School


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Berwyn North School District 98 is located in Berwyn, Illinois. The district has three elementary schools and one middle school and serves more than 2,500 students in Pre-K through 8th grade. Our district is committed to mutual respect and cultural diversity. We foster strong partnerships among students, school staff, families, and the community and empower students to solve problems, make decisions and apply technology so they can reach their full personal, academic and civic potential. We offer a Dual Language Program to ensure students are fluent in two languages, a STEAM Program, and 1-to-1 technology to prepare students for the future. 
 
Job Title: Middle School Math Teacher
 
Classification: Classified
 
Accountability: Reports to building level administrators
 
Job Profile: The Middle School Math Teacher instructs students, facilitates student learning, monitors progress, disciplines as necessary, and performs other duties as required. 
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 
• Instructs students as outlined in existing lesson plans
• Establishes positive, standards-based learning expectations for students
• Maintains established routine of school and classroom procedures 
• Creates a flexible class environment conducive to student learning and personal growth
• Fosters effective rapport with students; encourages self-discipline and responsibility; ensures fairness and exhibits an understanding and respect for students
• Establishes a safe, orderly environment and maintains reasonable rules of conduct in accordance with the District’s student discipline code in the classroom and on school grounds (including playgrounds, lunchrooms, hallways, etc.)  
• Tracks attendance per school protocol
• May coordinate and attend class field trips; may work in extracurricular and after-school activities
• Communicates effectively with parents when needed
• Completes other duties as assigned
 
Qualifications:
• Professional Educator License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
• Appropriate subject area content endorsements; must have Middle School endorsements in Mathematics
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university  
 
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Prior experience working with children/adolescents
• Passion for working with children/adolescents
• Strong desire and commitment to educating Berwyn’s youth
• Subject matter knowledge consistent with state certification requirements
• Understanding of effective teaching principles and familiarity with contemporary best practices and strategies with regard to classroom management and behavior management 
• Ability to modify instruction based on student needs
• Ability and willingness to cooperate with faculty and administrators to meet identified short- and long-term targets and execute an overall education program
• Understanding of the complex physical, intellectual, and social-emotional needs of students 
• Ability to read, write, and speak proficiently in English; ability to interpret lesson plans, procedures and textbooks; ability to present information effectively and respond appropriately to questions and concerns from students, administrators and parents
• Willingness/Ability to assist with the management of student misbehavior
• Ability to lift 10-20 lbs 
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to read, write, and speak proficiently in Spanish
• Knowledge of peer mediation and conflict resolution techniques and the ability to apply these strategies in the classroom, lunchroom, or the playground 
• Ability to help increase student achievement as defined by the IEP.  Functions to include but not be limited to: 
• Assisting students with developing thinking skills and content knowledge
• Providing accommodations and modifications as needed
• Planning and implementation of standards-based instruction 
• Establishing a positive classroom environment and culture for learning
• Analyzing data and action-planning
• Providing reports for and attending IEP meetings
• Providing data and reports that are evidence of student progress
Other:
• Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations including special education laws
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior; serve as a role model for students and other staff
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Other duties as assigned
Salary:
• Salary Range:  FY26 Salary Schedule; Initial salary is determined by prior experience and education.
 
Benefits: 
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with 100% employee-only coverage fully paid by the district
• Employer-provided life insurance policy
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering resources for mental health, financial planning, legal guidance, and more to help you navigate life's challenges
• Generous leave policy, including personal days off, paid holidays, and sick leave to support your work-life balance and well-being
• Participation in the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) and optional 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Tuition Reimbursement program and Professional Development opportunities to support growth and career advancement
 
 
Disclaimer:
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.





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Openings as of 12/20/2025

Middle School Teacher - Social Studies

JobID: 988

Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/Social Studies


Date Posted:
  11/21/2025


Location:
  Lincoln Middle School


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Berwyn North School District 98 is located in Berwyn, Illinois. The district has three elementary schools and one middle school and serves more than 2,500 students in Pre-K through 8th grade. Our district is committed to mutual respect and cultural diversity. We foster strong partnerships among students, school staff, families, and the community and empower students to solve problems, make decisions and apply technology so they can reach their full personal, academic and civic potential. We offer a Dual Language Program to ensure students are fluent in two languages, a STEAM Program, and 1-to-1 technology to prepare students for the future. 
 
Job Title: Middle School Social Studies Teacher  
 
Classification: Classified
 
Accountability: Reports to building level administrators
 
Job Profile: The Middle School Social Studies Teacher instructs students, facilitates student learning, monitors progress, disciplines as necessary, and performs other duties as required. 
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 
• Instructs students as outlined in existing lesson plans
• Establishes positive, standards-based learning expectations for students
• Maintains established routine of school and classroom procedures 
• Creates a flexible class environment conducive to student learning and personal growth
• Fosters effective rapport with students; encourages self-discipline and responsibility; ensures fairness and exhibits an understanding and respect for students
• Establishes a safe, orderly environment and maintains reasonable rules of conduct in accordance with the District’s student discipline code in the classroom and on school grounds (including playgrounds, lunchrooms, hallways, etc.)  
• Tracks attendance per school protocol
• May coordinate and attend class field trips; may work in extracurricular and after-school activities
• Communicates effectively with parents when needed
• Completes other duties as assigned
 
Qualifications:
• Professional Educator License or Type 39 Substitute Teaching License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
• Appropriate subject area content endorsement, if applicable
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university  
 
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Prior experience working with children/adolescents
• Passion for working with children/adolescents
• Strong desire and commitment to educating Berwyn’s youth
• Subject matter knowledge consistent with state certification requirements
• Understanding of effective teaching principles and familiarity with contemporary best practices and strategies with regard to classroom management and behavior management 
• Ability to modify instruction based on student needs
• Ability and willingness to cooperate with faculty and administrators to meet identified short- and long-term targets and execute an overall education program
• Understanding of the complex physical, intellectual, and social-emotional needs of students 
• Ability to read, write, and speak proficiently in English; ability to interpret lesson plans, procedures and textbooks; ability to present information effectively and respond appropriately to questions and concerns from students, administrators and parents
• Willingness/Ability to assist with the management of student misbehavior
• Ability to lift 10-20 lbs 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to read, write, and speak proficiently in Spanish
• Knowledge of peer mediation and conflict resolution techniques and the ability to apply these strategies in the classroom, lunchroom, or the playground 
 
 
 Other:
 
• Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations including special education laws
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior; serve as a role model for students and other staff
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Other duties as assigned

Salary:
• Salary Range:  FY26 Salary Schedule; Initial salary is determined by prior experience and education.

Benefits: 
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with 100% employee-only coverage fully paid by the district
• Employer-provided life insurance policy
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering resources for mental health, financial planning, legal guidance, and more to help you navigate life's challenges
• Generous leave policy, including personal days off, paid holidays, and sick leave to support your work-life balance and well-being
• Participation in the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) and optional 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Tuition Reimbursement program and Professional Development opportunities to support growth and career advancement
 
Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.  





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Openings as of 12/20/2025

Substitute Teachers Elementary/Middle School

JobID: 774

Position Type:
  Substitute/Substitute Teacher


Date Posted:
  11/6/2025


Location:
  District Office


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Berwyn North School District 98 is located in Berwyn, Illinois. The district has three elementary schools and one middle school and serves more than 2,500 students in grades Pre-K through 8th. Our district is committed to mutual respect and cultural diversity. We foster strong partnerships among students, school staff, families and the community and empower students to solve problems, make decisions and apply technology so they can reach their full personal, academic and civic potential. We offer a Dual Language Program to ensure students are fluent in two languages, a STEAM Program, and 1-to-1 technology to prepare students for the future.
 
Job Title: Substitute Teacher 

Location: District (All Schools)
 
Classification: Classified
 
Accountability: Reports to building level administrators
 
Job Profile: In the absence of the assigned teacher, substitute teachers instruct students, facilitate student learning, monitor progress, discipline as necessary and perform other duties as required.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Instructs students as outlined in existing lesson plans
• Establishes positive, standards-based learning expectations for students
• Maintains established routine of school and classroom procedures
• Creates a flexible class environment conducive to student learning and personal growth
• Fosters effective rapport with students; encourages self-discipline and responsibility; ensures fairness and exhibits an understanding and respect for students
• Establishes a safe, orderly environment and maintains reasonable rules of conduct in accordance with the District’s student discipline code in the classroom and on school grounds (including playgrounds, lunchrooms, hallways, etc.) 
• Tracks attendance per school protocol
• May coordinate and attend class field trips; may work in extracurricular and after-school activities
• Communicates effectively with parents when needed
• Completes other duties as assigned
 
Qualifications:
• Professional Educator License or Type 39 Substitute Teaching License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
• Appropriate subject area content endorsement, if applicable
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university 
 
 
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Prior experience working with children/adolescents
• Passion for working with children/adolescents
• Strong desire and commitment to educating Berwyn’s youth
• Subject matter knowledge consistent with state certification requirements
• Understanding of effective teaching principles and familiarity with contemporary best practices and strategies with regard to classroom management and behavior management
• Ability to modify instruction based on student needs
• Ability and willingness to cooperate with faculty and administrators to meet identified short- and long-term targets and execute an overall education program
• Understanding of the complex physical, intellectual, and social-emotional needs of students
• Ability to read, write, and speak proficiently in English; ability to interpret lesson plans, procedures and textbooks; ability to present information effectively and respond appropriately to questions and concerns from students, administrators and parents
• Willingness/Ability to assist with the management of student misbehavior
• Ability to lift 10-20 lbs

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to read, write, and speak proficiently in Spanish
• Knowledge of peer mediation and conflict resolution techniques and the ability to apply these strategies in the classroom, lunchroom or on the playground
 
 
Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. 

 




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