1.0 FTE INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - Resource $18.06/HR (2 openings)

Downers Grove Grade School District 58; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Downers Grove Grade School District 58 seeks an Instructional Assistant to support teachers in middle school classrooms. The position is 1.0 FTE with an immediate start, requiring a valid para-professional or professional educator license in Illinois.

You will assist with instructional tasks, prepare materials, monitor student progress, and support interventions under the teacher's guidance. This role emphasizes student engagement, safety, and collaboration with staff within the school

Qualifications

• Valid Para-Professional license or Professional Educator's License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Ability to follow teacher plans and support instruction in classroom settings.

Responsibilities

• Carries out teacher's plan for instruction for individual students and/or group work.
• Alerts teacher to problems or information about a student.
• Implements strategies designed by teachers to meet individual differences.
• Prepares materials for sessions under guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Works with individuals/small groups to review, reinforce, and expand skills.
• Supports teachers with interventions, accommodations, and modifications.
• Supervises learning groups with teacher's direction.
• Communicates student progress and needs to the teacher.
• Reviews assignments and organizes classwork and homework for the relevant students.
• Interacts positively with students considering individual differences.
• Uses confidential student information in compliance with District regulations.
• Assists with supervision outside the classroom.
• Assists students with self-help and health needs as necessary.
• Maintains classroom discipline and supports management as directed.
• Uses media and technology as needed.
• Participates in trainings and inservice meetings.

Skills

Student support

Classroom supervision

Instructional assistance

Education

Illinois Para-Professional license or Professional Educator's License

Job description

1.0 FTE INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - Resource $18.06/HR JobID: 2590

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 10/27/2026
• Date Available: immediately

Description

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carries out teacher's plan for instruction for individual students and/or group work.
• Alerts teacher to any problems or information about an individual student.
• Implements strategies designed and assigned by teachers to meet individual differences.
• Prepares materials for individual/group sessions under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Works with individuals/small groups in review, reinforcement, enrichment, and/or expansion of skills and concepts presented.
• Supports teacher(s) with the implementation of interventions, accommodations, and modifications to support students' academic, social, and emotional success.
• Supervises learning groups with teacher's direction.
• Communicates with the teacher(s) regarding children's progress, interest levels, or problem areas.
• Reviews assignments with students, monitors testing and makeup work, organizes classwork and homework for the work relevant to the specific students.
• Interacts positively with students taking into account individual differences and student needs.
• Utilizes confidential and personal information concerning students for professional purposes only, and in accordance with District regulations.
• Assumes responsibilities outside the classroom area as related to supervision of students in the school surroundings.
• Assists students with self-help, personal care skills, and health needs as necessary.
• Assists teacher in maintaining classroom discipline and supports classroom management as directed by the teacher.
• Works with various forms of media, including technology, as necessary within the job area.
• Participates in planned training sessions or inservice meetings as requested by the principal or teacher.
• Performs other assigned tasks essential to the specific position as requested by the administration.

Qualifications

Valid Para-Professional license or Professional Educator's License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education

Working Conditions

HOURS: Middle School, Monday 8:00am-2:30pm; Tues-Fri 8:00am-3:45pm

Professional Learning and Collaboration hours as dictated by contract