Educational Associate​/Teacher Aide

Position: Educational Associate / Teacher Aide
Position Type:
Support Staff/Educational Associate

Date Posted:
11/17/2025

Location:
District

Date Available:
August 2025Educational Associates are needed for the 2025-26 school year!

EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATE / TEACHER AIDE / PARAPROFESSIONAL
Associate roles might be specified as Special Education Associates, 1:1 Special Education Associates, Building Associates, Reading Associates, EL Associates, Bilingual Associates, Instructional Life Skills Associates, and Pre-School Associates, among others. Please review the attached responsibilities for more information.

PURPOSE: To work with staff to provide support for students in the educational process and contribute positively to the school community.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Illinois Paraprofessional License, Substitute Teaching License, or Professional Educator License REQUIRED
  • High School diploma (or equivalent) or higher required
  • Please contact Human Resources for licensure assistance
• Experience working with children helpful, evidence of patience and flexibility

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires the physical ability to work with students and safely monitor their activities in classrooms, learning centers, cafeterias, playgrounds, etc. which might include sitting on the floor, using gym equipment, climbing steps and ladders, pushing student wheelchairs, and lifting/transferring students.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-days (6 hours, 55 minutes per day) during the school year for 190 days. Half-days (AM or PM) may be available.

BASE HOURLY RATE:

• $18.61-$23.50 per hour depending on experience.
• An additional pay is given to those with a Substitute license, Bachelor's degree, or Master's degree.
• ILS Associates receive an additional 10% of their base hourly rate as an Intensive Educational Associate stipend.
• Associates assigned to perform toileting duties receive an additional 10% of their base hourly rate.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Board-paid single medical insurance
• Board-paid single dental insurance
• Life insurance
• $500 contribution to FSA/HSA for Single HMO/HDHP enrollees
• 12 Sick Days, 2 Personal Days
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Flex spending
• 403(b) / 457(b) options
• IMRF enrollment
• Employee Assistance Program

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This position is directed on a daily basis by a supervising teacher or staff member. Associates are evaluated annually by a building administrator with input from the supervising teacher or staff member.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist students with daily lessons, projects and homework on an individual or small group basis in subject areas: reading language arts, English as a second language, remedial math, technology, and/or special education classes
• Monitor students' behavior
• Maintain confidentiality
• Communicate with classroom teacher and/or special education teacher
• Document student progress as directed by the supervisor. May include providing or gathering input for reports to parents, therapists, and/or other staff on a daily, weekly and/or monthly basis
• Assist in the periodic (formal and informal) assessment of students
• Supervise students during lunch, recess, and/or before or after school as directed by supervisor or building administrator
• Assist in the organization and duplication of materials
• When need arises, serve temporarily in the capacity of a substitute teacher for a full or half day
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Please review the attached responsibilities for more information.

Please apply online.

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