Inclusion Teaching Assistant - Leave of Absence

Inclusion Teaching Assistant - Leave of Absence (1/5/26 - 5/28/26)

Position Type:
Paraprofessional / Inclusion Teaching Assistant
Date Posted: 12/11/2025

Date Available:

Immediately
Closing Date:
When Filled
District:
Woodridge Elementary School District 68

To work with elementary students to improve educational outcomes for students and to provide support within a general education classroom so that all students can become active participants within the setting.

• Provides relevant feedback with the teacher(s) regarding the child’s progress, interest levels, or challenges.
• Assists with the organization and implementation of instructional tasks and materials as directed to support learning and the instructional process.
• Works with individuals and small groups at the teacher’s request in review, reinforcement, enrichment, and/or expansion of skills and concepts presented.
• Record observations of student’s behaviors and performance in accordance with the curriculum and the student’s IEP goals.
• Assists with various tasks such as door duty, hall duty, recess duty.
• Participates in in-service training programs as assigned.
• Utilizes observation, proximity, and the prompting hierarchy as directed to maximize student independence.
• Assists in positive behavior management under the direction of the teacher and team, implementing specific behavior intervention strategies as directed to guide learners in using self-control and self-management strategies which may include physical management.
• Utilizes confidential and personal information concerning students and staff for professional purposes only, in accordance with District procedures.
• Assists with mobility and self-care needs of students as necessary using individual or team approach as directed by guidelines established by PT and educational team.
• Provides any assistance needed for successful participation in specials (i.e.: art, PE, music, etc.).
• Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Paraprofessional Educator License with Stipulations

6.5 hours per day (8:00 to 3:00 p.m.) Monday-Friday

Apply online, uploading your cover letter, resume, and letters of reference within the application.

Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

$19.15 - $20.94 dependent upon experience