Instructional Assistant (2025-2026 school year)

Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233; Flossmoor (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A high school district in Illinois is seeking an Instructional Assistant for the 2025-2026 school year. The successful candidate will provide support for special needs and at-risk students in various classroom settings. Responsibilities include assisting in instruction, supervising student behavior, and implementing educational plans. Candidates must have an Educator License with Stipulations as a Paraprofessional or a Substitute Teaching License. This position starts on August 11, 2025, and the salary is per negotiated schedule.

Qualifications

• Support the instructional program within the assigned classroom for special needs and at-risk students.
• Assist in implementing plans or interventions/strategies for instruction.
• Monitor student behavior during non-classroom time.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision and personal care of students.
• Provide information to appropriate school personnel.
• Monitor student behavior during non‑classroom time.
• Provide information to appropriate school personnel.

Skills

Paraprofessional support

Special Education support

Classroom assistance

Education

Educator License with Stipulations – Paraprofessional (ELS-PARA)

Substitute Teaching License (SUB)

Job description

Instructional Assistant (2025-2026 school year) JobID: 1162

• Position Type: Special Education Department/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 6/11/2025
• Location: Homewood-Flossmoor High School
• Date Available: 08/11/2025

POSITION: Instructional Assistant

START DATE: August 11, 2025

SALARY: Per negotiated schedule

REQUIREMENTS: Educator License with Stipulations – Paraprofessional (ELS-PARA) or Substitute Teaching License (SUB).

DESCRIPTION: The job of the Special Education Instructional Assistant was established for the purpose of providing support to the instructional program within the assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, personal care and instruction of special needs and at‑risk students in the regular classroom, self‑contained classroom and in a 1:1 environment; assisting in implementing plans or interventions/strategies for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non‑classroom time; and providing information to appropriate school personnel.

SUPERVISOR: Dave Dore, Director of Special Education

DEADLINE: Open until filled

Homewood-Flossmoor High School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, release, leaves of absence, compensation and training.