Special Education Associate

Winnetka Public Schools; Winnetka (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Carleton Washburne School in Winnetka, IL, seeks a full-time Special Education Associate to support 7th/8th grade students effective immediately. The role requires a valid Illinois educator license (PEL/ELS/PARA) or substitute license and a background check.

The position offers an hourly rate of $21.83 and a chance to work closely with students, staff, and families in a collaborative school setting. Ideal candidates will have experience with children, strong supervision skills, and the ability

Qualifications

• Must hold Illinois Educator Licensure (PEL/ELS/PARA) or substitute license.
• Experience with children preferred.
• Ability to visually supervise students and assess safety.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal direction.
• Knowledge of using technology to support instruction.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment regarding student safety.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and community.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of student information.
• Criminal background check clearance required.
• Physical exam within last year of hire date.
• First Aid/CPR cards preferred.

Skills

Student supervision

Safety assessment

Confidentiality

Relationship building

Tech for instruction

Independent work

Education

Illinois Educator Licensure (PEL/ELS/PARA)

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Special Education Associate (Assistant/Aide)
• Date Posted: 10/5/2026
• Date Available: ASAP

Carleton Washburne School (7th/8th Grades)has an openingfor a full-timeSpecial Education Associate effective immediately.

We seekapplicant(s) with the following qualifications:

1.Must have a validIllinois Educator's Licensure (Professional Educator License PEL,Educator License with Stipulations ELS/PARA)designation, or substitute license. 2.Previous experience with children/students preferred. 3.Ability to visually supervise students andassess situations for safety concerns. 4.Ability to perform assigned duties with a minimum of direction. 5.Knowledge of the use of technology to support instruction. 6.Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions regarding the safety and welfare of students. 7.Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and community members. 8.Ability to maintain confidentiality regardingall aspects of student information. 9.Clearance of CriminalBackground check required. 10. Physical Exam within last year of hire date. 11.Valid First Aid/CPR Cards preferred.

Hourly Rate: $21.83/hour