Preschool Teacher Aide

Position Type:
Support Staff/Educational Support Professional

Date Posted:
6/5/2026

Location:
Lincoln School

Date Available:
08/14/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Position:
Early Childhood Special Education Aide

Location:

River Forest Public Schools, D90
Starting Date:
August 14, 2026
Salary: $29,139 Prorated based on start date
Benefits: IMRF Pension and Sick leave. If selected, other benefits include medical, dental and life insurance, Roth, 403b and 457 investment options, flex spending, etc.

Qualifications:
(a)
Valid Professional Educator License (PEL);
Substitute Teacher License, Educator License with Stipulations with a Paraprofessional Educator Endorsement (ELS); or At least 18 years of age with one of the following:

• Associate's degree or higher
• 60 semester hours of coursework
• High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro
• High School Diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT Workkeys:
  
  - Applied Mathematics/Applied Math (with a score of
  4)
  - Reading for information/Workplace Documents (with a score of
  4)
  (b) Successful Pre-school experience is preferred in regular education or special education.
  
  As an integral part of the D90 Inclusion Preschool team, the Special Education Teacher Aide works closely with the classroom teacher, related service providers, and general education faculty, as well as other paraprofessionals and building staff as they attend to preschool students' physical, personal, academic, social and emotional needs. This full-time position supports students in both the morning and afternoon classes.
  
  Each class is a half-day.
  
  The D90 Inclusion Preschool provides students with a positive, nurturing environment that fosters social, emotional, physical, & cognitive growth & development. The classroom is made up of 3, 4, & 5-year-old students who work and play with students of all abilities. The Special Education Teacher Aides play a key role in students' success as they help students engage in learning activities and navigate peer relationships throughout their day.
  
  Specific duties and responsibilities are highly tailored to the needs of the individual students receiving aide support. While some students may need 1:1 support throughout their day, other students are provided additional support during identified times of the day and that assistance may be 1:1 or in a small group.
  
  Responsibilities of the Preschool Special Education Teacher Aide may include:
  Implementing classroom structures and systems, reinforcing classroom lessons & skills. Assisting with instruction in small groups and 1:1 settings. Facilitating positive peer interactions and relationships. Assisting with students' developing executive functioning skills. Supervision and support during recess and arrival/dismissal, attending to students' unique personal needs. Establishing and maintaining positive, collaborative relationships with all stakeholders in support of creating a positive school community.
  
  The Preschool Special Education Teacher Aide is to integrate D90 practices around equity & inclusivity into daily work and relationships with students, families, & colleagues. They will also attend to other duties as assigned by their Special Education Case Manager/Teacher, Building Principal, Director of Student Services or Superintendent.
  Application:
  Apply online trict
  90.org.
  
  Internal candidates:
  Please submit a resume and letter of interest directly to the school principal.
  
  As an equal opportunity employer, it is the policy of the River Forest Public Schools, District 90, to not discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment. District 90 values a talented and diverse workforce, and will attempt to recruit and hire minority employees.
  
  NOTE: Please do not send hard copies of supporting documentation, i.e. cover letters, resumes, licensure, etc. to River Forest Schools District 90; instead, upload these materials onto the online job application system for proper processing.

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