Instructional Assistant
Job in
McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois, 60050, USA
Listed on 2026-02-19
Listing for:
McHenry High School District 156
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-02-19
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support, Elementary School, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Terms of Employment:
- Responsible To:
Director of Special Education or designee - Location:
Upper or Freshman Campus as assigned - Calendar: 177 Day / School-Year Employee
- Level: Paraprofessional Level 2
- Daily
Schedule:
TBD based upon assignment (M-F) - Hours Per Day: 7.5 hours per day including a 15-minute paid break
- Unpaid Meal Break: 30 minute
- Benefits:
Eligible for medical benefits and paid leave. IMRF participation is required.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Illinois Paraprofessional License, Illinois Substitute Teaching License or Illinois Professional Educators License is required.
- 30 college hours is preferred.
- Experience working with persons with special needs is preferred.
- Flexible and adaptable to surroundings and situations.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Computer / technology experience is preferred.
- Must respect confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Must perform all responsibilities in a professional manner consistent with district policy and practices.
- Assist students with academics, behaviors, and/or physical needs.
- Assist teachers/classrooms with student behaviors and academics.
- Assist with classroom clerical tasks and/or data collection as assigned.
- Complete assessments and surveys with students as assigned.
- Assisting with progress monitoring and providing accommodations under the guidance of the classroom teacher. This may include assisting with assessments, taking notes, behavior plans, tracking and documenting daily assignments/academic plans, etc.
- Provide job coaching as assigned.
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
- Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to move freely and perform duties in numerous locations throughout the day (involving the ability to stoop, bend, and reach as needed).
- Ability to occasionally move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
- Exposure to noise and activity of a school setting.
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