Special Education Teaching Assistant- High School

Wheaton Warrenville Unit School District 200

Special Education Teaching Assistant
- High School

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Teaching Assistant - Special Education
• Date Posted: 11/4/2026
• Location:
  
  Wheaton North High School

Hours/Day: 6.5 (full-time)
Work days/year
: 178
School Year
Hourly rate determined by CEA collective bargaining agreement.
Starting Hourly Rate
:
Grade LTA, $17.23 base hourly rate
$19.23 (if assigned to a high needs classroom)
$23.23 (if assigned to a high needs classroom and completion of a 40-hour training program for the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) through Relias Academy). Training information can be found
at

Medical Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield HM0 80/20 cost share
Dental Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield 80/20 cost share
Vision Insurance: VSP 100% employee cost

Position:
Special Education Teaching Assistant

Reports to:

Classroom Teacher/ Building Principal

Summary of Position:
The Special Education Aide assists teachers in meeting the needs of special education students. The primary focus is to assist and enhance the educational process of students with disabilities in both instructional and non-instructional activities. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and /or ability required.

LICENSURE: The State of Illinois requires Special Education Teaching Assistants to have one of the following:

• Current Illinois Educator License with Stipulations Endorsed-Paraprofessional Educator (If you do not already hold a Teaching/Substitute License):
  • The requirements are:
    
    Associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution; 60 semester hours of coursework from a regionally accredited institution;
    High school diploma, or equivalent + 480 or higher on the ETS Parapro test;
    High school diploma, or equivalent + 4 or higher on the ACT Work Keys Applied Math and Workplace Documents?
• The requirements are:
  
  Minimum Age - 19 years old,Application in ELIS ($50 application fee),Proof of High School Graduation - copy of diploma, copy of transcript showing graduation date, GED, etc
• For more information on how to apply to obtain the STA please reference the attached file .

If you have any question regarding obtaining a Licensure please contact:
DuPage Regional Office of Education,Licensure Division
421 N. County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187 cert

• Current State of Illinois Paraprofessional (Aide) Approval, Educator License with Stipulations, Professional Educator License, or Substitute License.
• Have the ability to work effectively with children.
• Have the ability to function within the framework of the school environment.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of:

Computers and basic programs.
Child guidance principles and practices.
Behavior management and positive reinforcement.
Classroom procedures and appropriate conduct.
Basic record keeping methods.

• Assist with providing a variety of activities for a balanced program of instruction, giving students opportunity to observe, question and investigate.
• Reinforce information and instructions following a lesson.
• Works with students individually or in small groups in academic studies, basic life skills and other assigned instruction.
• Implements behavior modification plans and procedures designed for individual students when necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students.
• Maintain positive relationships with all students, school staff and parents.
• Observes and records student's progress.
• Assists individual or groups of students during activities including recess, lunch and…