Special Education Teaching Assistant — Meaningful Impact & Growth

Easter-Seals; Germantown Hills (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(K) with employer match

Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Easterseals Learning Academy in Germantown Hills, IL is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support classroom instruction for students with diverse needs. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, with school-year hours 8:00am–3:00pm and summer hours 7:45am–2:15pm.

You’ll collaborate with teachers, therapists, and behavior staff to create a structured, supportive learning environment that promotes independence and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in special education is beneficial but not required.
• Patience, reliability, and a collaborative mindset are valued.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom instruction and student learning.
• Reinforce new skills and encourage positive behaviors.
• Help students build confidence and independence.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and support staff.
• Assist with day-to-day classroom operations and materials.

Skills

Patience

Dependability

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

60 semester hours

Paraprofessional exam

Driver’s license

RBT certification or willingness to train

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Easterseals Learning Academy in Germantown Hills, IL is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support classroom instruction for students with diverse needs. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, with school-year hours 8:00am–3:00pm and summer hours 7:45am–2:15pm.

You’ll collaborate with teachers, therapists, and behavior staff to create a structured, supportive learning environment that promotes independence and growth.