Substitute Teaching Assistant
Listed on 2026-02-22
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Preschool / Daycare, Early Childhood Education
Openings as of 2/19/2026
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Substitute Teaching Assistant : 1207
Position Type: Substitute / Substitute Teacher Assistant
Date Posted: 5/6/2025
Location: All Schools
Teacher Assistant Substitute
Revised: May 2025
Perm/contract: SY25-26
Department: Core Instruction
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Reports to: Core Instruction Administration
Primary Reporting
Location:
Assigned School Buliding
Level: PK-8
Compensation: $120/day
Date Available: SY25-26
Bargaining Unit & Classification: N/A
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Portrait of a District 97 LeaderChampions the vision of the school district
Models a forward-thinking and innovative mindset
Stewards public funds with a high sense of responsibility
Leads with an unrelenting commitment to universal student success
Demonstrates the ability to organize teams to achieve common goals
Leads with an awareness of the cross-functional nature of district work
Generates a culture of care for, learning with and service to the community
Aspires to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
Demonstrates a passion for working with a culturally, racially linguistically diverse district team of administrators, educators and staff in all roles
Actively seeks feedback, including critical feedback intended for professional growth
Understands the intersection of public school leadership, student learning and equity
Courageously addresses adult behavior that does not meet professional expectations
About the RoleThe job of the Teacher Assistant Substitute is to provide support to students and teaching staff in a classroom setting. The role involves helping students, especially those with special needs, to complete educational tasks, ensuring their safety and well-being, and supporting a positive learning environment. The Teacher Assistant Substitute conducts themselves in ways that demonstrates their alignment and agreement with the district’s equity commitments as expressed in Board Policy 7:12:
Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity.
Ability to lift students is required
To assist students academic needs.
Ability to work and communicate with students in an appropriate professional manner required
Ability to work collaboratively with others
Assist the classroom teacher and student(s) in daily activities
Demonstrate knowledge of students' needs, including but not limited to: educational, medical, physical, sensory, speech/language, social/emotional, recreational, vocational, etc., as established by the teacher.
Under the direction of the teacher, maintain student behavior by utilizing behavior management strategies
Operate all equipment related to support of teacher and/or student needs: copy machine, computers, assistive technology, related OT and PT devices, other items as required
Candidate Qualifications- Associate's Degree
, preferred
ELS with Paraprofessional Endorsement
Physical RequirementsThis position requires the performance of light work—which may require exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. The position includes close visual acuity, frequent talking, hearing, walking and standing, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed in non-hazardous environments and a clean atmosphere.
The position requires indoor and outdoor supervision during varying temperatures and climatic conditions.
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