RISE Teacher Assistant

Overview

Compensation In accordance with Oak Park Teachers' Assistants Association

Teacher Assistant Revised July 2025
Perm/contract SY25-26

Department Core Instruction

FLSA Status Non-exempt

Reports To Core Instruction Administration

Primary Reporting Location Assigned School Building

Level Elementary: K-8

Date Available SY25-26

Bargaining Unit & Classification OPTAA & Classified

Supervisory Responsibilities None

Benefits Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance are available. Leaves:
Paid sick & personal days provided. Retirement: pre-tax retirement plans (e.g. 403b available).

About The Role

The Teacher Assistant position supports student learning by providing support to the student(s) and teacher in the classroom with the specific responsibility of assisting with the supervision of students, the implementation of prescribed programs, the maintenance of records, and the use of various instructional tools in support of the educational program/the teacher's identified lesson. The teacher assistant position will interact with and respond to students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members in ways that demonstrate alignment with the district's equity commitments.

The position will ensure that equity is at the center of the district's teacher assistant services to positively impact student learning and employee practices as expressed in Board Policy 7:12:
Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity.

• Assist with providing a variety of activities for a balanced program of instruction, giving students opportunities to observe, question and investigate.
• Reinforce information and instructions following a lesson.
• Work with students individually or in small groups in academic studies, basic life skills and other assigned instruction.
• Implement behavior modification plans and procedures designed for individual students when necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students.
• Maintain positive relationships with all students, school staff and parents.
• Observe and record students' progress.
• Assist the individual student during activities including recess, lunch and getting students safely on and off the bus.
• Assist the classroom teacher and student in daily activities.
• Assist students with academic needs.
• Under the direction of the teacher, maintain student behavior by utilizing behavior management strategies.

• Ability to lift students is required
• Ability to work and communicate with students in an appropriate professional manner
• Ability to work collaboratively with others
• 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.
• 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

• High School Diploma, minimum
• Associate's Degree, preferred
• Illinois Professional Educator License or
• Illinois Substitute Teacher License or
• Illinois Paraprofessional License

This 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, climbing stairs 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.

Applications are currently being accepted for this position via our district website. Please reach out to our human resources department at district
97hr with questions about the application process.

We encourage interested applicants to apply, as we continue to uplift our equity policy. Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.