Special Education Teacher Aide - K-8
Listed on 2026-07-23
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Teacher, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant
Instructional Teacher Aide - Special Education
Location:
River Forest Public Schools, D90
Starting Date:
August 14, 2026
Salary: $29,139
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:
- Illinois Valid Professional Educator License; or Educator License w/Stipulations with a Paraprofessional Endorsement.
- 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.
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