Special Education Classroom Support Specialist

Applitrack; Alta (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is hiring a Support Staff/Special Education Assistant for Wilder-Waite Elementary School in Illinois. The role is Monday through Friday, 7 hours per day, at an hourly rate of $17.80. Date posted 10/1/2026; date available ASAP.

Reports to Building Administrator and focuses on assisting the classroom teacher, supporting students, and maintaining an organized, confidential environment. Includes direct student contact and essential classroom duties daily.

Qualifications

• Illinois license required (PARA, PEL, SUB, ELS-PEDU).
• Experience supporting special education students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow district and classroom policies and attendance standards.
• Assist teacher in delivering instructional materials and plans.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Support classroom management and instructional processes as directed.
• Prepare usable materials and assist with routine clerical tasks.
• Serve as primary resource for substitutes and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Work with children

Multi-tasking

English literacy

Education

Illinois license (PARA/PEL/SUB/ELS-PEDU)

Job description

Applitrack is hiring a Support Staff/Special Education Assistant for Wilder-Waite Elementary School in Illinois. The role is Monday through Friday, 7 hours per day, at an hourly rate of $17.80. Date posted 10/1/2026; date available ASAP.

Reports to Building Administrator and focuses on assisting the classroom teacher, supporting students, and maintaining an organized, confidential environment. Includes direct student contact and essential classroom duties daily.