Learning Program (MLP) Teaching Assistant -Elementary School 7 hours per day

Woodridge Elementary School District 68; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a Learning Program (MLP) Teaching Assistant for an elementary school in Illinois. This 7-hour-per-day paraprofessional role supports K–6 students with autism and other special needs, working with teachers and related services to enhance learning outcomes.

Duties include assisting with instructional tasks, recording observations, supporting small groups, supervising during hall/recess/transitions, and aiding with self-care and mobility needs as directed.

Qualifications

• Must possess a PEL with Paraprofessional Statement of Approval issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Certification and qualifications as set by the State Board of Education and the School Code.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provides relevant feedback with the teacher(s) and related service providers regarding the child's progress, interest levels, or challenges.
• Assists with the organization and implementation of instructional tasks and materials as directed in order to support learning and the instructional process.
• Works with individuals and small groups at the teacher's request in review, reinforcement, enrichment, and/or expansion of skills and concepts presented.
• Record observations of student’s behaviors and performance in accordance with the curriculum and the student’s IEP goals.
• Assists with various tasks such as: door duty, hall duty, recess duty.
• Participates in in-service training programs as assigned.
• Utilizes observation, proximity and the prompting hierarchy as directed to maximize student independence.
• Assists in positive behavior management under the direction of the teacher and team, implementing specific behavior intervention strategies as directed to guide learners in using self-control and self-management strategies which may include physical management.
• Utilizes confidential and personal information concerning students and staff for professional purposes only, in accordance with District procedures.
• Assists with self-care needs of students as necessary including feeding, mealtime, toileting, and hygiene needs.
• Assists with mobility needs of students as needed throughout the school environment, including lifting, transferring, and physically assisting students using individual or team approach as directed by guidelines established by PT and educational team.
• Provides any assistance needed for successful participation in specials (i.e.: art, PE, music, etc.)
• Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Education

PEL with Paraprofessional Statement of Approval (ISBE)

Job description

Learning Program (MLP) Teaching Assistant -Elementary School 7 hours per day JobID: 1890

• Position Type:
  Paraprofessional/ MLP-Autism Teaching Assistant
  
• Date Posted:
  10/7/2026
  
• Date Available:
  Immediately
  
• Closing Date:
  When Filled
  

Description:
MLP Teaching Assistant needed in a K-6building to work with special education students. To improve educational outcomes for students and to provide support within all the settingsso that all students can activelyparticipate within learning settings as independently as possible.
Job Summary:

• Provides relevant feedback with the teacher(s) and related service providers regarding the child's progress, interest levels, or challenges.
• Assists with the organization and implementation of instructional tasks and materials as directed in order to support learning and the instructional process.
• Works with individuals and small groups at the teacher's request in review, reinforcement, enrichment, and/or expansion of skills and concepts presented.
• Record observations of student's behaviors and performance in accordance with the curriculum and the student's IEP goals.
• Assists with various tasks such as: door duty, hall duty, recess duty.
• Participates in in-service training programs as assigned.
• Utilizes observation, proximity and the prompting hierarchy as directed to maximize student independence.
• Assists in positive behavior management under the direction of the teacher and team, implementing specific behavior intervention strategies as directed to guide learners in using self-control and self-management strategies which may include physical management.
• Utilizes confidential and personal information concerning students and staff for professional purposes only, in accordance with District procedures.
• Assists with self-care needs of students as necessary including feeding, mealtime, toileting, and hygiene needs.
• Assists with mobility needs of students as needed throughout the school environment, including lifting, transferring, and physically assisting students using individual or team approach as directed by guidelines established by PT and educational team..
• Provides any assistance needed for successful participation in specials (i.e.: art, PE, music, etc.)
• Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Qualific ations:

• Must possess a PEL with Paraprofessional Statement of Approval issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Certification and qualifications as set by the State Board of Education and the School Code.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate.

Working Conditions:
7 hours per day (8:00to 3:30 p.m.) Monday-Friday

Salary Range:
$21.85 - $23.87 per hour dependent upon experience
Competitive benefits