Substitute Teacher Assistant
Listed on 2026-08-20
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Substitute Teacher, Special Education Assistant, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Substitute Teacher Assistant
Under the direction of a licensed teacher and/or administrator, the Substitute Teacher Assistant may be assigned to monitor and/or present and reinforce skills with small groups of students or one-on-one; to support students with disabilities by following educational and specific behavioral plans, modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with students and staff; and assisting student by providing for special health care needs.
May also assist with presenting lessons, preparing instructional materials, monitoring students in various non-classroom settings and/or assist in the administration of tests. We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who are willing to accept assignments on a regular basis. Daily rate of compensation: $112.00 per full-day assignment and $56.00 per half-day assignment; eligible for incentive bonus after 30 days worked.
Education, licensure, qualifications:
Illinois State Board of Education licensure requirements for a Substitute Teacher Assistant, including one of the following Illinois Professional Educator License with Stipulations - Paraprofessional or Professional Educator License, Substitute Teaching License, Short-Term Approval.
Work requirements:
In order to maintain an active pool of substitutes, the District requires a minimum of 10 days worked over the course of the school year to maintain an active profile as a substitute employee. Work history will be monitored so we can keep an active and robust list.
Required training:
The school district provides workplace training for our different employee groups each year. SD308 uses an Internet-based training tutorial called Global Compliance Network to educate guest employees on a variety of topics. These training experiences are important because we are required by the State of Illinois to provide employees with basic training information about maintaining a safe work environment for both staff and students.
Qualifications:
Appropriate verbal and written language skills Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Effective interpersonal skills Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job Ability to use basic job-related equipment. Experience working with children preferred. Ability to work well with students and staff Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
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