Student Service Instructional Assistant

Prairie Crossing Charter School; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 18,752 - 26,708; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

403 B Plan

Funding for professional development opportunities

Job summary

A local charter school in Grayslake seeks a Student Services Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The candidate will support educational activities aligned with IEP goals, assist in the creation of materials, and participate in special education meetings. Ideal qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, knowledge of student development, and experience with special needs students. Competitive hourly pay starting at $16.50 is offered, along with health insurance and a 403 B retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (preferred) from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working with students with special needs (preferred).
• Environmental/Outdoor Education background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement educational and/or behavioral activities as delineated in the IEP.
• Assist in creating materials to meet the student’s needs and IEP goals.
• Provide input to the special education team for the student’s IEP.
• Participate in IEP meetings and any interim meetings regarding the student.
• Notify special education team of academic or behavioral difficulties.
• Assist students in managing behavior and to model appropriate behavior.
• Assist in data collection as directed by the special education team.
• Maintain confidentiality of all student information.
• Participate in field trips to provide supervision and support.
• Attend professional development training as requested.

Skills

General knowledge of elementary and middle school-aged student's growth and development

Ability to organize and coordinate work

Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, students, and parents

Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or related discipline

Paraprofessional License in Illinois

Substitute Certified in Lake County, IL

Job description

Position Details

Position Type: Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant

Date Posted: 4/14/2026

Date Available: 08/10/2026

Job Title

Student Services Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year.

Job Description

Prairie Crossing Charter School (PCCS) is currently accepting applications for a Student Services Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. PCCS's team culture is one that CARES. We seek to bring on a talented individual who is collaborative, aware, respectful, empowering and sustainable. We work hard to create child-centered classrooms by consistently practicing differentiated instruction, using integrated units, and implementing authentic assessments to evaluate student growth.

Responsibilities

• Implement the educational and/or behavioral activities as delineated in the IEP
• Assist in the creation of materials and or modification of classroom assignments to best meet the student's needs and IEP goals.
• Provide input to the special education team for the student's IEP.
• Participate in IEP meetings and any interim meetings regarding the student.
• Bring to the attention of the special education team any difficulty the student is having academically or behaviorally that is impacting the student's progress in the classroom.
• Assist the student in managing his/her behavior and to self-monitor that behavior.
• Model appropriate behavior for the student.
• Assist the special education team in data collection (academic and behavior), as directed by the special education team.
• Maintain confidentiality of all student information at all times.
• Assist the special education staff in the resource room as needed
• Participate in field trips, camping trips, etc. to provide supervision and educational/behavioral support to the assigned student.
• Attend professional development training as requested by the Director of Special Education or designee.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education or designee.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge of elementary and middle school-aged student's growth and development
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, students, and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (preferred) from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Experience working with students with special needs (preferred).
• Paraprofessional License in Illinois or Substitute Certified in Lake County, IL.
• Environmental/Outdoor Education background is a plus.

Salary and Benefits

Base salary: Starts at $16.50 hourly (increases depending on experience & qualifications).

Benefits Package includes competitive PTO as well as:

• Health Insurance: Various comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage options are available.
• Retirement: 403 B Plan.
• Professional Development: Funding for professional development opportunities, including conferences and workshops.
• Work Schedule and Hours: The position is up to 40 hours a week from mid-August to first part of June.

EEO Statement

PCCS is an equal-opportunity employer and fully embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better we will be.