Special Education Teaching Assistant – Full-Time Impact

Indian Prairie School District 204; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPCA contract benefits

Job summary

Indian Prairie School District 204 in the United States is seeking a Special Education Teaching Assistant (Self-Contained) for multiple locations. The role is full-time (35 hours/week) starting August 2026 and involves assisting students with activities to meet IEP objectives and supporting licensed teachers and therapists.

Responsibilities include implementing instructional plans, administering tests, maintaining student progress records, providing personal care as needed, and ensuring safety

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must hold an educator license with PARA/substitute or professional license.
• Experience with special education students preferred.
• Must meet DuPage Regional Office of Education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with activities to maximize participation and achieve IEP objectives.
• Implement instructional plans determined by teachers and therapists.
• Apply and modify lessons to meet learning objectives.
• Administer curriculum-based tests/quizzes.
• Ensure students have correct materials and complete assignments.
• Record progress toward IEP goals.
• Take notes of curriculum presented for student needs.
• Provide personal care and assist with daily living skills as needed.
• Observe and reinforce appropriate behaviors; communicate with teachers.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and trainings.
• Assist with non-instructional activities and supervise safe conduct.
• Escort students to buses/cars at start/end of classes when required.
• Maintain safety and order in lunchrooms, playgrounds, and halls.

Skills

Reading

Basic Math

PC skills

Diversity awareness

Confidentiality

Student support

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree or higher

60 semester hours

High School Diploma + PARAP/460

High School Diploma + ACT Workkeys 4

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Indian Prairie School District 204 in the United States is seeking a Special Education Teaching Assistant (Self-Contained) for multiple locations. The role is full-time (35 hours/week) starting August 2026 and involves assisting students with activities to meet IEP objectives and supporting licensed teachers and therapists.

Responsibilities include implementing instructional plans, administering tests, maintaining student progress records, providing personal care as needed, and ensuring safety