Special Education Teaching Assistant

Wilmette District 39; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Wilmette District 39 is seeking a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional to support K–4 students at Central Elementary School. You will work alongside teachers to help students build confidence and achieve academic and social-emotional goals in an inclusive setting.

The role is a school-year, full-time position with hourly compensation and benefits including health, dental, long-term disability, and life insurance. Some tuition reimbursement is available for courses in education.

Qualifications

• Dedicated, patient and compassionate paraprofessional.
• Support for K–4 students in inclusive settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in implementing IEP goals and classroom supports.
• Provide instructional support to students with special needs.
• Monitor student behavior and promote a positive learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and specialists to track student progress.

Job description

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted:
  11/12/2026
• Location:
  Central Elementary School (K–4)
• Date Available:
  Immediately
• Closing Date:
  11/25/2026

Location: Central Elementary School

Schedule: School-year position (Full-Time)

Compensation: $20.78 – $21.79 per hour

About the Role

Central Elementary School is looking for a dedicated, patient, and compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional to support our K–4 students. Working alongside classroom and special education teachers, you will play a vital role in helping students build confidence, reach their academic and social-emotional goals, and thrive in an inclusive learning environment.

Salary and Benefit Information

• Starting hourly wages for this position can be found here .
• Benefits for this position include access to health insurance, dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Some tuition reimbursement is available for courses in the field of education.
• All applicable benefits can be found in the current Support Staff Union contractual bargaining agreement .