Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide

Hazel Crest School District 152; South Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Job summary

A local school district in South Harvey, Illinois, is seeking a Teacher Aide to assist classroom teachers and support instructional needs. The ideal candidate will have an ELS (PARA) License or similar and be able to work with students in an elementary setting. Responsibilities include differentiating instruction for literacy and math skills under supervision. The position offers a work year of 180 days with a salary according to the teacher aide schedule, along with health and dental benefits.

Qualifications

• Teaching or assisting experience at the elementary level preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Experience teaching or assisting at the elementary level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers and support instruction.
• Work with teachers to differentiate instruction for students.
• Assist with assessments and interact with students under supervision.

Skills

Initiative to follow through with assigned tasks

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Teaching or assisting experience

Education

ELS (PARA) License, ELS (SUB) License, or PEL (Professional Educator License)

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Teacher Aide
• Date Posted: 10/30/2025

Description

Teacher Aide assists classroom teachers and supports instruction to meet program objectives. The aide will work with classroom teachers to differentiate instruction for students, including teaching specific literacy and math skills to students and assisting with assessments. This person has direct contact with the students under the supervision of a teacher.

Job Summary

The aide reports to an assigned Classroom Teacher and the Building Principal.

Qualifications

• ELS (PARA) License, ELS (SUB) License, or PEL (Professional Educator License)
• Initiative to follow through with assigned tasks
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Teaching or assisting experience at the elementary level preferred

Working Conditions

The work year for this position is 180 days. The salary is paid in accordance with the current teacher aide salary schedule. The district offers excellent fringe benefits, including life, health, and dental insurance.

Application Procedure

Applications are considered complete when all required items are submitted for review, including 1) an online application at www.generalasp.com/sd1525/onlineapp/default.aspx, 2) a letter of interest in the position, 3) unofficial copies of all college and/or university transcripts, and 4) three recent letters of recommendation from past or current professional employment. All required documents should be electronically attached to the online application.

Selection Procedure

Interviews with selected applicants will be held as soon as practicable.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 11:10:53 PM CST.