1:1 Instructional Assistant (Self-Contained)

Lake County Schools Consortium; United States; On-site; Full time

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Job summary

A regional school district is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support teachers in achieving learning objectives while working closely with individual students and small groups. The role involves assisting in classroom management and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates must possess at least a Paraprofessional License and good communication skills with students and parents. This position offers a commitment of 7 hours per day, five days a week, and adheres to the current support staff contract for salary.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students in a learning center atmosphere preferred.
• Ability to speak a foreign language is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in achieving teaching and learning objectives.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Supervise students in the classroom and during assigned activities.

Skills

Ability to communicate well with children and parents

Ability to follow directions

Ability to work well with adults

Education

Paraprofessional License or equivalent

Illinois elementary teaching certificate (preferred)

Job description

Position Overview

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 2/26/2026
• Location: Middle School North
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: Until Filled
• District: Hawthorn School District 73

Description

• Assists the teacher(s) in achieving teaching and learning objectives working with individual students or small groups.
• Assists the teacher(s) in implementing strategies for reinforcing skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce the learning of skills or content initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher(s) with the management and supervision of students in the classroom to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
• Communicates with and alerts the teacher to any problems or special information related to the students.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of teachers.
• Assists the teacher(s), when appropriate, with such activities as drill work, reading to students, listening to students read, guiding independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work.
• Participates in training programs, as assigned.
• Assists with the supervision of students, and other duties in the school, as assigned by the Principal.

Requirements

• All instructional assistants must have a Paraprofessional (Short-Term License* is available for candidates with a high school diploma or the equivalent), Professional Educator or a Substitute Teaching License from the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Experience working with students in a learning center atmosphere preferred.
• Illinois elementary teaching certificate preferred. Ability to speak foreign language. Be able to communicate well with children and parents.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Work well with adults.

Employment Terms/Hours

7 hours/day; five days per week

Salary

As per current support staff contract

Benefits

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Application Procedure

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