Student Services Instructional Aide – Grade 4

Township High School District 214; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 30,231 - 43,056; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPA agreement

Job summary

Township High School District 214 is seeking an Anticipated Instructional Assistant-Student Services for BGHS. This 37.5-hour weekly position begins August 10, 2026 and runs 10 months. Grade 4, Step 1, with a pay rate of $26.60 per hour.

The role involves close collaboration with staff, students and parents, supporting specialized or vocational education programs under licensed teachers. Candidates must meet paraprofessional certification requirements and be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and

Qualifications

• Must have or obtain State and NCLB Approved Paraprofessional designation in accordance with Illinois State Board of Education requirements.
• Must have physical ability to lift/move supplies, materials and office equipment up to 50 lbs, as well as students needing assistance.
• Must sit at workstation for extended period of time and/or move frequently from workstation to various other areas of building.
• Must organize and prioritize workflow.
• Must be proficient in the use of computers, office practices, procedures and office equipment.
• Must project a positive image of the district to students, staff and parents as well as exhibit a positive employee attitude.
• Must demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills, and communicate clearly and respectfully with students, staff, parents, visitors and the general public.
• Must have awareness of a variety of student needs including physical and social emotional needs.
• Must have the ability to adapt to all subject areas.
• May need a valid driver's license.
• Must have previous experience working with youth.

Responsibilities

• Assisting students under the direction of licensed staff by, but not limited to tutoring and implementing classroom procedures.
• Reinforcing organizational and note taking skills; monitoring and administering assessments as needed.
• Grading materials for immediate feedback and demonstrating use of technology for instruction.
• Helping the student achieve IEP goals and assisting with non-medical physical needs as needed.
• Developing basic knowledge of software usage to support staff and students and learning school technology.
• Supporting and supervising students during non-academic settings.
• Organizing and supervising off-campus programs; performing classroom clerical tasks.

Skills

Paraprofessional designation

Physical stamina

Organize and prioritize workflow

Computers & office equipment

Interpersonal skills

Student needs awareness

Adapt to all subject areas

Driver's license

Experience working with youth

Communication with staff/parents

Education

Paraprofessional designation (State/NCLB)

Tools

Computers

Office equipment

Job description

Township High School District 214 is seeking an Anticipated Instructional Assistant-Student Services for BGHS. This 37.5-hour weekly position begins August 10, 2026 and runs 10 months. Grade 4, Step 1, with a pay rate of $26.60 per hour.

The role involves close collaboration with staff, students and parents, supporting specialized or vocational education programs under licensed teachers. Candidates must meet paraprofessional certification requirements and be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and