Substitute Special Education Teaching Assistant

Substitute Special Education Teaching Assistant

• Date Posted:
  7/29/2025
• Location:
  
  District Wide

Substitute Paraprofessional (Non-Certified Position)

Compensation:

• $115.02 per full-day Non-Certified Paraprofessional assignment
• $123.24 per full-day Non-Certified Paraprofessional – Special Program assignment

Qualifications:

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

OR

• Current State of Illinois Paraprofessional Approval
• High School Diploma

Requirements:

• 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

Job Description:

• 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

Incentives:

• $100.00 stipend after 30 days worked
• $125.00 stipend after 60 days worked
• $150.00 stipend after 90 days worked

Selection/Hiring Process:

Applications are reviewed on a regular basis and qualified applicants will be contacted. When selected the applicant will be required to:

• Submit the following documents:
  • Official transcripts showing 60+ credit hoursor ACT Work Keys or ETC Para Pro Test
  • Driver's License and Social Security Card (DHS Authorization documents if applicable)
  • Physical (dated within 90 days)
  • TB Test (dated within 1-year)
• Complete the following:
  • Fingerprint-based Criminal Background check performed at the District 202 Administration Building
  • GCN online tutorials
  • Online forms via Applitrack
  • Substitute Orientation