Special Education Teacher Aide - K-8

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:
Instructional Teacher Aide - Special Education

Location:

River Forest Public Schools, D90
Starting Date:
August 14, 2026
Salary/Benefits: $29,139, 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:
o Associate's degree or higher
o 60 semester hours of coursework
o High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro
o 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 instructional aide experience is preferred in regular education or special education.

The Special Education Teacher Aide collaborates with staff members throughout the school community to support children identified with special needs. As an integral part of the special education team, the paraprofessional works closely with their assigned special education teacher(s), related service providers, and general education faculty, as well as other aides and building staff as they attend to students' physical, personal, academic, social and emotional needs.

D90 schools are inclusive learning environments. 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 & 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 & that assistance may be 1:1 or in a small group.

Responsibilities of the Special Education Teacher Aide may include:

• Previewing and reinforcing classroom lessons & skills
• Assisting with instruction in small groups and 1:1 settings
• Facilitating positive peer interactions and relationships
• Utilizing school behavior management programs
• Assisting with students' executive functioning needs
• Supervision and support during lunch/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 Special Education Teacher Aide is to integrate D90 practices around equity and inclusivity into daily work and relationships with students, families, and colleagues. They will also attend to other duties as assigned by their Special Education Case Manager/Teacher, Building Principal, Director of Special Education 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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