Job Description

Teacher Assistants play a vital role in the educational team, supporting teachers and students to ensure a positive, productive learning environment. This position involves working alongside professional colleagues to enhance classroom instruction and provide individualized or small-group support for students, including English language learners and those with special needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in individual, small-group, or large-group instruction under teacher supervision.
• If assigned to work with students with special needImplement accommodations and supports specified in students' IEPss.
• Facilitate classroom routines and provide additional support to facilitate instruction and learning, including organizing materials.
• Communicate effectively with teachers, students, and staff to support learning objectives.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all students.

Qualifications

• Possess or have the ability to acquire appropriate licensure in Illinois to serve as a paraprofessional
• Paraprofessionals meet qualifications by possessing either of the following:
• A Short-term Approval as a Paraprofessional (Reference this ISBE document for information)
• A Paraprofessional Educator Endorsement (Reference this ISBE document for information)
• A Substitute teacher license (Reference this ISBE document for information)
• A Professional Educator License
• Prior experience in an educational or child care setting is beneficial
• Ability to work collaboratively and follow teacher instructions.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to maintaining professionalism, punctuality, and confidentiality.
• Willingness to complete required licensure and training, including Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).
• Ability to meet physical requirements, such as assisting with mobility needs when necessary.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage based with a starting rate on the Teacher Assistant Salary Schedule at Step 0 with no experience as a teacher or paraprofessional or Step 1 with one or more years of experience as a teacher or paraprofessional
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.
• Position Pay Range:
• Teacher Contract - Salary Schedules
• Position Benefit information:
• Teacher Contract - Benefits
• Candidates may contact:
• John Jonen, Special Education Dept. Chair at
• jjonen@d211.org