Special Education Assistant – Immediate Impact + Bonus

Glenbard High School District 87; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and visi

Group term life/ADD insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Required contributions to IMRF

Paid leave

Job summary

Glenbard Township High School District 87 is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support the Transition Program at the Northern Transition Site. The role requires paraprofessional approval and a high school diploma, with duties ranging from classroom support to student supervision.

Hourly rate is $21.09, with a potential bonus up to $1,200. Terms are 10 months/181 days, with a 6.5-hour workday and ASAP start.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Paraprofessional Approval (State and Federal) required for Special Education Assistant.
• Should be neat, thorough, industrious and have knowledge of school procedures.
• Requires good communication skills and the ability to work well with students and staff.
• Must be able to handle difficult situations with diplomacy and good judgment.
• Requires basic organizational, clerical and computer skills with the ability to operate commonly used office equipment.
• May require intermediate computer knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• May require a valid driver's license.
• May require musical accompaniment skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with instructional and classroom management including attendance, inventory, lab scheduling and grading records.
• Responsible for student supervision
• May assist or coordinate mandated school testing
• May assist students with hygiene needs (e.g. bathroom, changing clothes, feeding students, grooming)
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Paraprofessional approval

Tools

MS Office

School information system

Job description

Glenbard Township High School District 87 is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support the Transition Program at the Northern Transition Site. The role requires paraprofessional approval and a high school diploma, with duties ranging from classroom support to student supervision.

Hourly rate is $21.09, with a potential bonus up to $1,200. Terms are 10 months/181 days, with a 6.5-hour workday and ASAP start.