General Education Teaching Assistant- JW Eater Junior High

Young World Physical Education; Rantoul (IL); On-site; USD 25,582 - 42,788; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a full-time General Education Teaching Assistant at JW Eater Junior High in Rantoul, Illinois. The role supports the teacher in meeting educational goals by working with individual students, small groups, and maintaining a conducive learning environment.

The ideal candidate will possess an Active Illinois Paraprofessional License and strong communication skills, with opportunities to assist in various classroom and administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Lead small group activities effectively.
• Administer and record diagnostic tests per teacher instructions.
• Assist with classroom materials and student needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher to achieve instructional goals.
• Reinforce material learned through hands-on activities.
• Maintain student confidentiality and ethical behavior.

Skills

Strong communication skills (written and oral)

Diagnostic test administration

Ability to assist with individual and group instruction

Supervising students during activities

Education

Active Illinois Paraprofessional License

High School Diploma or higher preferred

Job description

General Education Teaching Assistant - JW Eater Junior High

Rantoul City School District 137, JW Eater Jr. High, Rantoul, Illinois.

Job ID: 5815975

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 12, 2026

Job Summary

Assist the teacher in achieving teaching objectives by working with individual students, small groups, or whole classrooms to help students achieve the skill levels of the class as a whole. Provide a well‑organized, smoothly functioning class environment to maximize instructional time.

General Qualifications

• Active Illinois Paraprofessional License.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).
• Link to information on how to obtain your paraprofessional license.
• 180‑day position.

Essential Job Skills

• Administer, score, and record diagnostic tests as recommended by the teacher.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce material or skills introduced by the teacher.
• Assist the teacher in devising strategies to reinforce material or skills based on understanding of students' needs.
• Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
• Supervise students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Assist with large group activities such as drill work, reading aloud, and storytelling.
• Read to students, listen to students read, and participate in oral communication.
• Assist students in the library or media center.
• Check notebooks, correct papers, supervise testing, and make‑up work.
• Help students with clothing, lunch, snack, clean‑up, wash‑up, and toilet routines.
• Alert the regular teacher to any problem or special information about a student.
• Serve as chief source of information for substitute teachers in the teacher’s absence.
• Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.
• Participate in in‑service training programs as assigned.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Mental Demands

• Communicate effectively with parents, students, teachers, administration and community members.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Use e‑mail and office equipment effectively.
• Work with students individually or in group settings.

Working Conditions

• Indoor classrooms: noise, lawn mowing, music, food odors, grass, possible communicable diseases.
• Outdoor schoolyard and grounds, field trips: exposure to varying temperatures and grass.
• Regular work attendance required.

Position Type

Full‑time

Salary

• Minimum Starting Wages (0 years experience)
• High School Diploma $18.57 per hour
• Associate’s Degree $19.60 per hour
• Bachelor’s Degree $20.63 per hour
• Maximum Starting Wages (30 years experience)
• High School Diploma $28.67 per hour
• Associate’s Degree $30.02 per hour
• Bachelor’s Degree $31.06 per hour
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Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Heather Jacobs, Principal
• JW Eater Jr. High
• Email: [e-mail]