SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER ASSISTANT

SD 163; Park Forest (IL); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant to support students with special needs. This on-site position is in a high-needs school and is part of the classified staff.

Qualifications include an Illinois Paraprofessional License, ability to relate to pre-school age students, good physical health, and a clean background check.

Salary is per the Classified Contract; closing date 09/24/2026; location to be determined.

Qualifications

• Illinois Paraprofessional License.
• Ability to relate to pre-school age students.
• Good physical health.
• Clean background check.

Skills

Relate to preschoolers

Health awareness

Education

Illinois Paraprofessional License

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163

Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 10/27/2025
• Location: To Be Determined (High-Needs School)
• Closing Date: 09/24/2026

Title: Special EducationTeacher Assistant

Qualifications:

• Illinois Paraprofessional License;
• Ability to relate to pre-school age students
• Good physical health;
• Clean background check.

Salary: According to the Classified Contract.

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