Middle School TA — Support & Inspire Students

Applitrack; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance - medical, dental, vision, &

Life insurance

IMRF retirement

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Lake Forest School District 67 is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant at Deer Path Middle School to support teachers, assist with classroom activities, supervise students, and help with bus, lunch, and playground duties.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and an Illinois teaching paraprofessional license or substitute license; preferred are crisis prevention and experience with disabilities. The position pays $21.00 per hour, with an 8-hour workday and a 30-minute unpaid lunch.

Qualifications

• Education, Experience, and Licensure requirements apply.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Illinois Paraprofessional/ Substitute license or equivalent is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and school with classroom duties.
• Supervise students during bus, lunch, playground, and assemblies.
• Support instruction and implement accommodations under teacher direction.
• Assist with feeding, daily life skills, and basic classroom tasks.
• Maintain ethics, confidentiality, and professional interactions.

Skills

Classroom support

Student supervision

Behavioral support

Communication

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Illinois Professional Educator License, Paraprofessional License, or Substitute License

Tools

Office management systems

Job description

Lake Forest School District 67 is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant at Deer Path Middle School to support teachers, assist with classroom activities, supervise students, and help with bus, lunch, and playground duties.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and an Illinois teaching paraprofessional license or substitute license; preferred are crisis prevention and experience with disabilities. The position pays $21.00 per hour, with an 8-hour workday and a 30-minute unpaid lunch.