1:1 Teaching Assistant (Special Education)

Skokie School District 68; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Skokie School District 68 seeks a 1:1 Teaching Assistant (Special Education) to support students with disabilities and assist the classroom teacher. The role involves implementing IEPs, reinforcing lessons, and promoting a safe, inclusive classroom.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and an Illinois Paraprofessional License; experience with disabled students is preferred, and bilingual ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Illinois Paraprofessional License (or eligibility).
• Experience providing support for students with disabilities preferred.
• Bilingual endorsement/fluency desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, behavioral, and clerical support to students with disabilities and the classroom teacher.
• Help implement IEPs and reinforce instructional content.
• Support student regulation and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

One-on-One Support

IEP Implementation

Disability Support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Illinois Paraprofessional License

Job description

1:1 Teaching Assistant (Special Education) JobID: 1150

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ One-on-One Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted:
  11/9/2026
• Location:
  Highland School
• Date Available:
  A.S.A.P.

The Special Education Teaching Assistant provides instructional, behavioral, and clerical support to students with disabilities and the classroom teacher. Working under the direction of certified staff, the Teaching Assistant helps implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), reinforces instructional content, supports student regulation, and fosters a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment. The position may involve one-on-one assistance or support to small groups of students, both within general education settings and specialized instructional environments.

The following qualifications are preferred for the ideal candidate:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Illinois Paraprofessional License (or eligibility/willingness to obtain)
• Experience supporting students with disabilities preferred
• Preferred, but not required, Bilingual endorsement/approval or fluency in a second language, in addition to English