Learning Program; MLP Teaching Assistant -Elementary School

Learning Program (MLP) Teaching Assistant - Elementary School (7 hours per day)

Job

• Position Type:
  Paraprofessional / MLP-Autism Teaching Assistant
• Date Posted: 7/14/2026
• Date Available:
  
  08/17/2026
• Closing Date:
  When Filled

MLP Teaching Assistant needed in a K-6 building to work with special education students. To improve educational outcomes for students and to provide support within all settings so that all students can actively participate within learning settings as independently as possible.

• Provides relevant feedback with the teacher(s) and related service providers regarding the child's progress, interest levels, or challenges.
• Assists with the organization and implementation of instructional tasks and materials as directed to support learning and the instructional process.
• Works with individuals and small groups at the teacher's request in review, reinforcement, enrichment, and/or expansion of skills and concepts presented.
• Records observations of student's behaviors and performance in accordance with the curriculum and the student's IEP goals.
• Assists with various tasks such as door duty, hall duty, recess duty.
• Participates in in-service training programs as assigned.
• Utilizes observation, proximity, and the prompting hierarchy as directed to maximize student independence.
• Assists in positive behavior management under the direction of the teacher and team, implementing specific behavior intervention strategies to guide learners in using self-control and self-management strategies which may include physical management.
• Utilizes confidential and personal information concerning students and staff for professional purposes only, in accordance with District procedures.
• Assists with self-care needs of students as necessary including feeding, mealtime, toileting, and hygiene needs.
• Assists with mobility needs of students as needed throughout the school environment, including lifting, transferring, and physically assisting students using an individual or team approach as directed by guidelines established by PT and educational team.
• Provides any assistance needed for successful participation in specials (i.e. art, PE, music, etc.)
• Performs other duties and assumes responsibilities as may be assigned.

• Must possess a PEL with Paraprofessional Statement of Approval issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Certification and qualifications as set by the State Board of Education and the School Code.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate.

7 hours per day (8:00 to 3:30 p.m.) Monday-Friday

$21.85 - $23.87 per hour, dependent upon experience. Competitive benefits.

Apply online, uploading your cover letter, resume, and letters of reference within the application.

Appropriate administrator will review applications and contact selected candidates for interview.