Extended School Year Special Education Teaching Assistant 2025-2026

Glenbard Township High School District 87; Glen Ellyn (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenbard Township High School District 87 seeks an Extended School Year Special Education Teaching Assistant to support ESY services across the North, West, Northern Transition, and Southern Transition buildings. Anticipated 24 openings will be filled based on student enrollment.

Start date is June 4, 2026, with ESY sessions from June 8 to July 16, 2026 (Mon-Thu, 8:00–11:30). Qualifications include a current Illinois Paraprofessional License or substitute license or Illinois Teaching Certificate

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Paraprofessional License or substitute license, or valid Illinois Teaching Certificate registered in DuPage County.
• Knowledge of best practices related to supporting all students' ability to learn.
• Ability to operate office equipment, perform data entry and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with instructional and classroom management.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records.
• Support ESY program staffing and operational needs as required.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

Illinois Paraprofessional License

Illinois substitute license

Illinois Teaching Certificate (DuPage County)

Tools

Office software

Job description

Position

Extended School Year Special Education Teaching Assistant

Building

North, West, Northern Transition, Southern Transition

Openings

Anticipating 24 openings. Positions will be filled based on student enrollment.

Position Type

Assistants will serve as a resource to all special education students enrolled in ESY-Compensation AFSCME positions. Please see the AFSCME contract.

Start Date

June 4, 2026

Extended School Year Dates/Times

In Service and Meet and Greet: June 4, 2026

Attendance Days: June 8th - July 16th, 2026 Monday - Thursday (Staff hours 8:00 - 11:30). No school on July 6th.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a current, valid Illinois Paraprofessional License, substitute license, valid Illinois Teaching Certificate registered in DuPage County.
• Knowledge of best practices as it relates to supporting all students' ability to learn.
• Must have appropriate computer software experience; and ability to operate office equipment, perform some data entry, and maintain records.
• Strong communications skills (both oral and written).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must maintain confidentiality with regards to student records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist teacher with instructional and classroom management.

The physical demands are within the industry norm. While performing the job, the employee may be required to sit, stand, walk, lift, talk, see and/or hear, as well as to be able to operate duplicating machines and computer equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Direct Questions to:

Dawn Langdon – Student Services Coordinator for Transition and ESY

[e-mail]

630-469-9100

Application

Interested parties should fill out the online application at District 87 - Employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Glenbard Township High School District 87 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 87 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. It shall be the policy of Glenbard Township High School District 87 to hire all staff without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, veteran, military status or an unfavorable discharge from service, or citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States. Glenbard Township High School District 87 is committed to a workplace free of unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation as mandated under Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act, the Boy Scouts Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.