Special Education Teacher Assistant

Job Title

Paraprofessional

Must meet requirements for Illinois State Board of Education Paraprofessional Approval Bachelor's Degree preferred Prior experience with students on the autism spectrum preferred Ability to work as a member of a team with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills Strong communication skills and experience working with adolescents and/or individuals with special needs. This position may include responsibilities as a one-to-one teacher aide for special-needs students to meet their needs as designated by their IEPs.

Ability to implement individual Behavior Intervention Plans if necessary Flexibility with a willingness to work in a variety of classroom environments Initiative and follow through on tasks assigned Ability to assist teachers with clerical tasks Willingness to perform other duties as assigned by department chair and/or teacher Willingness to perform personal care duties as assigned Driving is required. Certification to be obtained after employment

Special Education Department Chair

$23.38 - $27.92 Hourly Rate Starting salary will be determined based on previous teaching or teacher assistant experience 10-month position - 185 days

Start Date:

August 10, 2026 End Date:
May 26, 2027 7:30 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m. (37.5-hour work week) Medical & dental insurance IMRF pension, employees vested after 10 years of employment Paid term life insurance policy equal to the annual base salary