Guest Special Education Teaching Assistant

Community Unit School District 200; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Wheaton Warrenville Unit School District 200 is seeking a Substitute/Guest Special Education Teaching Assistant to support classroom routines for students with special needs. You will assist teachers with supervision, care and instruction in a districtwide role and must be available on a daily, reliable basis.

Licensure options include paraprofessional educator credentials; a high school diploma with additional requirements may apply.

Qualifications

• Must meet Illinois licensure options for paraprofessional educators.
• Associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.
• High school diploma or equivalent plus required test/workkeys criteria.
• Candidate must be at least 19 years old and eligible for licensure.
• Background check and physical examination required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervision, care and instruction of Special Education students under a teacher.
• On-call, as-needed position to temporarily replace a paraprofessional aide.
• Be available to work at least 3 days per week.

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Wheaton Warrenville Unit School District 200

Wheaton Warrenville Unit School District 200

Guest Special Education Teaching Assistant JobID: 10107

• Position Type: Substitute/ Guest Special Education Teaching Assistant
• Date Posted: 8/11/2026
• Location: Districtwide

Effective 8/14/26: Hourly Rate : $16.84/hr. Hours/Day: 6.5 (full-day)

District 200 is in search of Substitute Special Education Aides for the classroom. Under the direction of the classroom teacher you will assist in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs and at risk students. This position is an on-call, as needed position to temporarily replace a paraprofessional aide. Substitutes are expected to be available to work on a daily, consistent, and reliable basis. If selected to substitute in Wheaton Warrenville School District 200, candidates must undergo a physical examination and successfully pass a criminal background check.

• Ability and willingness to work at least 3 days per week
• Experience working with special needs children desired

LICENSURE: The State of Illinois requires Special Education Teaching Assistants to have one of the following:

• Current Illinois Educator License with Stipulations Endorsed-Paraprofessional Educator (If you do not already hold a Teaching/Substitute License):
  • The requirements are: Associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution; 60 semester hours of coursework from a regionally accredited institution; High school diploma, or equivalent + 480 or higher on the ETS Parapro test; High school diploma, or equivalent + 4 or higher on the ACT WorkKeys Applied Math and Workplace Documents?
• The requirements are: Minimum Age - 19 years old, Application in ELIS ($50 application fee), Proof of High School Graduation - copy of diploma, copy of transcript showing graduation date, GED, etc
• For more information on how to apply to obtain the STA please reference the attached file.

If you have any question regarding obtaining a Licensure please contact:

DuPage Regional Office of Education, Licensure Division

421 N. County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187

630-407-5800 [e-mail]

Postings current as of 9/21/2026 6:34:15 AM CST.

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