Special Education- Teacher Assistant

Special Education - 1:1 Teacher Assistant

DuPage High School District 88, Addison Trail High School - Addison, Illinois

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Job : 5756064

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.38 to $20.94 Per Year

Provides one‑on‑one support to at‑risk students within assigned classroom, follows educational and behavioral plans, documents daily activities, and models appropriate behaviors and interactions with students and staff.

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and materials under the direction of the supervising teacher to support and reinforce classroom objectives.
• Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.) to meet immediate health care needs.
• Assists medically fragile or physically disabled students to maintain personal hygiene.
• Performs test modifications (reading questions, alternate locations, etc.) to help students succeed.
• Documents daily activities (behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc.) to complete daily logs and hourly activity reports.
• Implements behavioral plans designed by the IEP team under teacher supervision for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions.
• Models conversation, manners, cleanup, listening, self‑management skills and everyday interactions to demonstrate appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Monitors the student’s daily schedule and behavior plan to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides instruction in math, science, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, etc., to implement IEP goals and assist integration into mainstream classrooms.
• Remains with the student at all times to ensure safety, remove the student when necessary, and de‑escalate situations outside the classroom.
• Responds to emergency situations (injured student, fights, etc.) to resolve safety concerns and direct to appropriate personnel.
• Reviews daily and long‑term assignments to keep students aware of tasks and preview upcoming work.

• Attends meetings and in‑service presentations to acquire or convey job‑related information.
• Communicates with teachers, parents, and health care professionals (speech‑language pathologists, nurses, therapists, etc.) to evaluate progress and implement IEP objectives.
• Performs other related duties assigned to ensure efficient functioning of the work unit.
• Reports observations and incidents concerning specific students to appropriate instructional or administrative personnel.

• Skills: Adhering to safety practices; preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Knowledge: Age‑appropriate activities for high‑risk youth; concepts of grammar and punctuation.
• Abilities: Scheduling activities; gathering and collating data; using basic, job‑related equipment; flexibility to work with others; problem‑solving to identify issues; consistently attending work; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; handling frequent interruptions.

Works under direct supervision; guides others; demonstrates professional work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills to promote a positive image of District 88, with continual opportunities to impact organizational services.

Physical demands include significant lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; fine finger dexterity. Job requires ~32% sitting, 37% walking, 31% standing. Exposure to injury or illness risk in a clean environment.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Educator License with Stipulations – Paraprofessional endorsement or higher.

Non‑Exempt

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.