1.0 FTE INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - SPECIAL EDUCATION $18.06/HR

Downers Grove Grade School District 58; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Downers Grove Grade School District 58 seeks an Instructional Assistant - Special Education for 1.0 FTE at Belle Aire Elementary School. The role pays $18.06 per hour and supports instruction under the teacher's plan.

The position runs Monday 8:00am-2:15pm; Tue-Fri 8:00am-3:15pm, with available professional learning sessions and ongoing collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• Requires valid Para-Professional license or Professional Educator's License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Responsibilities

• Carry out teacher's instruction for individual students and/or group work.
• Alert teacher to any problems or information about an individual student.
• Implement strategies designed and assigned by teachers to meet individual differences.
• Prepare materials for sessions under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Work with individuals or small groups to review, reinforce, or expand skills and concepts.
• Support teachers with interventions, accommodations, and modifications for student success.
• Supervise learning groups under teacher direction.
• Communicate with teachers regarding student progress, interests, or problem areas.
• Review assignments with students and monitor tests and makeup work.
• Interact positively with students considering individual differences and needs.
• Use confidential student information in accordance with district regulations.
• Assist with supervision outside classroom areas and health/self-help support as needed.
• Assist in maintaining classroom discipline and support management as directed by the teacher.
• Work with media and technology within the job area and participate in trainings.

Skills

Student support

Education

Valid Para-Professional license or Professional Educator's License issued by ISBE

Job description

1.0 FTE INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - SPECIAL EDUCATION $18.06/HR

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
  


• Date Posted:
  8/13/2026
  


• Location:
  Belle Aire Elementary School
  


• Date Available:
  08/24/2026
  

Description:

IINSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

Job Summary:

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: K-5, Monday 8:00am-2:15pm; Tues-Fri 8:00am-3:15pm

Professional Learning and Collaboration hours as dictated by contract