Student Service Instructional Assistant

Position Details

Position Type:
Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant

Date Posted: 4/14/2026

Date Available:

08/10/2026

Student Services Instructional Assistant for the  school year.

Prairie Crossing Charter School (PCCS) is currently accepting applications for a Student Services Instructional Assistant for the  school year. PCCS's team culture is one that CARES. We seek to bring on a talented individual who is collaborative, aware, respectful, empowering and sustainable. We work hard to create child-centered classrooms by consistently practicing differentiated instruction, using integrated units, and implementing authentic assessments to evaluate student growth.

• Implement the educational and/or behavioral activities as delineated in the IEP
• Assist in the creation of materials and or modification of classroom assignments to best meet the student's needs and IEP goals.
• Provide input to the special education team for the student's IEP.
• Participate in IEP meetings and any interim meetings regarding the student.
• Bring to the attention of the special education team any difficulty the student is having academically or behaviorally that is impacting the student's progress in the classroom.
• Assist the student in managing his/her behavior and to self-monitor that behavior.
• Model appropriate behavior for the student.
• Assist the special education team in data collection (academic and behavior), as directed by the special education team.
• Maintain confidentiality of all student information at all times.
• Assist the special education staff in the resource room as needed
• Participate in field trips, camping trips, etc. to provide supervision and educational/behavioral support to the assigned student.
• Attend professional development training as requested by the Director of Special Education or designee.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education or designee.

• General knowledge of elementary and middle school-aged student's growth and development
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, students, and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• Bachelor's degree (preferred) from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Experience working with students with special needs (preferred).
• Paraprofessional License in Illinois or Substitute Certified in Lake County, IL.
• Environmental/Outdoor Education background is a plus.

Base salary:
Starts at $16.50 hourly (increases depending on experience & qualifications).

Benefits Package includes competitive PTO as well as:

• Health Insurance:
  Various comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage options are available.
• Retirement: 403 B Plan.
• Professional Development:
  Funding for professional development opportunities, including conferences and workshops.
• Work Schedule and
  
  Hours:
  
  The position is up to 40 hours a week from mid-August to first part of June.

PCCS is an equal-opportunity employer and fully embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better we will be.