Substitute Special Education Teaching Assistant

Openings as of 6/5/2026

Job

Date Posted: 7/29/2025

Location:

District Wide

• $112.00 per full-day Non-Certified Paraprofessional assignment
• $120.00 per full-day Non-Certified Paraprofessional – Special Program assignment

• Current State of Illinois Paraprofessional Certificate or Substitute Teaching Certificate or Professional Educators License registered in Will County/Region 56
• Associate’s Degree or higher; or 60 hours of college coursework; or ACT Work Keys; or ETC Para Pro Test

• Current State of Illinois Paraprofessional Approval
• High School Diploma

• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to communicate comfortably with students, parents/guardians, administrators, and others
• Ability to be flexible and patient
• Ability to follow and enforce rules, policies, and procedures
• Must be punctual and reliable

• Assist students across school settings (classroom, lunch, recess, restroom) if necessary
• Frequent walking, standing, and sitting
• Monitor student behavior
• Leaves notes for the regular paraprofessional at the end of the teaching day
• Communicate in a friendly and positive manner towards parents, students, and administrators
• Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Ensure the safety of students at all times

• Non-Certified Paraprofessional – Special Program ONLY
  • $100.00 stipend after 30 days worked
  • $125.00 stipend after 60 days worked
  • $150.00 stipend after 90 days worked

Applications are reviewed on a regular basis and qualified applicants will be contacted. When selected the applicant will be required to submit appropriate documentation and complete required training and background checks.