Teacher Assistant - 7th Grade Special Education

Teacher Assistant – 7th Grade Special Education

Position Type: Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant

Date Posted: 7/10/2026

No experience required but experience working with students would be beneficial. A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required. Work well with children; follow verbal and written instructions and basic computer knowledge. If a particular position requires a unique skill, the new employee will be required to either possess that skill or be trained by the employer. Must hold a Paraprofessional License.

Classroom teachers where assigned and the building principal.

Perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents. Serve in a position for which a teacher or another professional has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of education programs and services.

• Assist the teacher in planning and maintaining a safe, clean learning environment and in assuring the well‑being and safety of the children in their care.
• Maintain a cooperative attitude, working together with the teacher and planning and implementing activities.
• Plan with and assist the teacher in preparing materials and supplies for activities/assignments.
• Enforce administrative policies and rules governing students.

• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, special events as assigned.
• Serve on committees to provide insight and contribute to the organization.
• Assist with discipline and share insights regarding changes in behavior.
• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs and non‑English‑speaking students.

• Provide RTI instructional support and assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role‑playing methods.
• Observe students' performance, record relevant data to assess progress and input behavioral data with regards to PBIS.
• Provide students with assistive devices and supportive technology as needed.
• Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior plans under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech‑language pathologists.
• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• When using a scripted intervention for reading, writing and math, program must be implemented by following the script provided in the teacher's manual.
• Provide students with feedback regarding academic and behavioral assessments.
• Grade homework and tests and record results.

• Assist in other areas outside the classroom, including bathroom needs, unloading and loading buses, hallway supervision and lunchroom as needed.
• Exhibit a genuine nurturing, caring attitude to all children.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding knowledge of students' academic and personal information.
• Perform other appropriate teacher assistant responsibilities as directed by administration.

• Competitive hourly rate: Based on the current collective bargaining agreement (typically ranges from $14.47 to $19.81 depending on experience and education).
• Full Benefits: includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund) pension participation; and paid sick/personal days.