Teacher Assistant
Job in
Palatine, Cook County, Illinois, 60251, USA
Listed on 2026-07-21
Listing for:
District 211
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-21
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Frontline Applicant Tracking
- Township High School District 211
- Position Type: Teacher Assistant / Teacher Assistant
- Date Posted: 7/9/2026
- Location: District 211
- Date Available: School Year
District 211 is seeking candidates for teacher assistants in multiple areas and schools. Teacher Assistants play a vital role in the educational team, supporting teachers and students to ensure a positive, productive learning environment. This position involves working alongside professional colleagues to enhance classroom instruction and provide individualized or small-group support for students, including English language learners and those with special needs.
Key Responsibilities- Assist in individual, small-group, or large-group instruction under teacher supervision.
- If assigned to work with students with special needs, implement accommodations and supports specified in students' IEPs.
- Facilitate classroom routines and provide additional support to facilitate instruction and learning, including organizing materials.
- Communicate effectively with teachers, students, and staff to support learning objectives.
Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all students.
Qualifications- Possess or have the ability to acquire appropriate licensure in Illinois to serve as a paraprofessional:
- Paraprofessionals meet qualifications by possessing either of the following:
- A Short-term Approval as a Paraprofessional (Reference this ISBE document for information)
- A Paraprofessional Educator Endorsement (Reference this ISBE document for information)
- A Substitute teacher license (Reference this ISBE document for information)
- A Professional Educator License
- Paraprofessionals meet qualifications by possessing either of the following:
- Prior experience in an educational or child care setting is beneficial.
- Ability to work collaboratively and follow teacher instructions.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Commitment to maintaining professionalism, punctuality, and confidentiality.
- Willingness to complete required licensure and training, including Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).
Ability to meet physical requirements, such as assisting with mobility needs when necessary.
Compensation and Benefits- Competitive hourly wage based with a starting rate on the Teacher Assistant Salary Schedule at Step 0 with no experience as a teacher or paraprofessional or Step 1 with one or more years of experience as a teacher or paraprofessional.
- Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.
- Position Pay Range: Teacher Contract
- Salary Schedules - Position Benefit information: Teacher Contract
- Benefits
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