Lead Special Education Instructional Assistant

Helping Hand; Countryside (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid Life/AD&D, Short-Term, &

Long-Term Disability

PTO with holidays and school breaks

PSLF-qualifying employer

Job summary

Helping Hand is seeking a Lead Instructional Teaching Assistant (LITA) to work with our Special Education team in Countryside, IL. This on-site role supports students with communication, behavior, self-reliance, and academics, while mentoring ITAs and implementing IEPs.

You will collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to promote student growth, maintain confidentiality, and contribute to a safe, inclusive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• ISBE Substitute Teacher Certification required or in progress.
• Two years in Special Education preferred.
• Experience with autism and I/DD preferred.
• Strong classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students 1:1 or in small groups to achieve learning and behavioral goals.
• Implement IEP and behavior plans with care and consistency.
• Lead and support ITAs through training, feedback, and daily guidance.
• Create a positive, therapeutic classroom environment.
• Step in as a substitute teacher when needed.
• Partner with families, teachers, and therapists to promote student growth.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold confidentiality.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Company values

Diversity & inclusion

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor's degree

ISBE Substitute Teacher Certification

Job description

Helping Hand is seeking a Lead Instructional Teaching Assistant (LITA) to work with our Special Education team in Countryside, IL. This on-site role supports students with communication, behavior, self-reliance, and academics, while mentoring ITAs and implementing IEPs.

You will collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to promote student growth, maintain confidentiality, and contribute to a safe, inclusive classroom environment.