Substitute Instructional Assistant

Mount Prospect School District 57; United States; On-site; USD 22,041; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Substitute Instructional Assistant to assist teachers and students with various instructional and non-instructional activities. This role involves working with students to reinforce lessons, maintaining student materials, and supervising students during breaks. A high school diploma and a paraprofessional certificate are required, along with strong organizational skills and the ability to interact positively with students. The pay rate for this on-call position is $16/hour, with no guaranteed employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required. College coursework preferred.
• Paraprofessional certificate through Illinois State Board of Education.
• Demonstrates ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce material.
• Assist with supervision of students on the playground.
• Help prepare and distribute lesson materials.

Skills

Organized

Effective student interaction

Team cooperation

Education

High school diploma

Paraprofessional certificate

Job description

• Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 5/30/2024
• Location: D57 Administration Building

Title: Substitute Instructional Assistant

Job Goal:

Assist the teacher and/or student(s) with instructional and non-instructional activities in order for them to function effectively and efficiently in the absence of the regular instructional assistant.

Location:

All Schools

General Responsibilities:

• Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assist the teacher with non-instructional classroom duties as appropriate.
• Help prepare and distribute lesson materials, as appropriate.
• Instruct students under the teacher's supervision.
• Keep student materials organized.
• Assist with supervision of students on the playground.
• Assist with preparing and maintaining student records when requested.
• Assist with escorting students.
• Accompany students to special area classes as needed.
• Demonstrate cooperation, flexibility, and willingness to contribute as a productive team member.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of his/her work with children and staff.
• Provide appropriate supervisory duties as assigned.
• Perform other appropriate tasks as assigned by the building administrator or administrator's designee.
• May need to assist with toilet, feeding, and other grooming tasks when necessary.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required. College coursework preferred.
• Paraprofessional certificate through Illinois State Board of Education.
• Organized and punctual.
• Able to interact effectively with students individually or in small groups.
• Able to lift and/or carry elementary-aged child.
• Demonstrates ability to work well with others.

Terms of Employment:

Per diem per need of the district, all rates currently established by the Board. The current on-call pay rate for substitute instructional assistants is $16/hour. No guarantee of employment is expressed or implied.

Postings current as of 2/21/2026 3:39:39 AM CST.