Extended Special Education Teaching Assistant
Listed on 2026-02-21
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Elementary School, Education Administration
Overview
Extended School Year Special Education Teaching Assistant
Position Type:
Extended School Year (ESY)/ Classroom Assistant ESY
Date Posted: 1/16/2026
Date Available:
25-26
District:
Glenbard Township High School District 87
Extended School Year Special Education Teaching Assistant
Building:
North, West, Northern Transition, Southern Transition
Openings:
Anticipating 24 openings. Positions will be filled based on student enrollment
Position Type:
Assistants will serve as a resource to all special education students enrolled in ESY. Compensation AFSCME positions, please see the AFSCME contract
June 4, 2026
Dates/TimesIn Service and Meet and Greet:
June 4, 2026
June 8 - July 16, 2026, Monday - Thursday (Staff hours 8:00 - 11:30). No school on July 6th.
Qualifications- Candidates must have a current, valid Illinois Paraprofessional License, substitute license, valid Illinois Teaching Certificate registered in DuPage County
- Knowledge of best practices as it relates to supporting (all) students ability to learn
- Must have appropriate computer software experience; and the ability to operate office equipment, perform some data entry, and maintain records
- Strong communications skills (both oral and written)
- Strong organizational skills
- Must maintain confidentiality with regards to student records
Assist teacher with instructional and classroom management
Physical DemandsThe physical demands are within the industry norm. While performing the job, the employee may be required to sit, stand, walk, lift, talk, see and/or hear, as well as to be able to operate duplicating machines and computer equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Direct QuestionsDawn Langdon - Student Services Coordinator for Transition and ESY
ApplicationInterested parties should fill out the online application at District 87 - Employment.
NotesThe statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures.
Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Additional duties may be assigned.
EEO StatementGlenbard Township High School District 87 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 87 to hire all staff without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, veteran, military status or an unfavorable discharge from service, or citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States.
District 87 is committed to a workplace free of unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation as mandated under Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act, the Boy Scouts Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Postings current as of 2/20/2026 12:31:33 AM CST.
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