Substitute Teaching Assistant

Oak Park Elementary District 97; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 19,151 - 25,128; Full time

Job summary

Oak Park Elementary District 97 seeks a Substitute Teaching Assistant dedicated to supporting students in various educational tasks. This role promotes a positive learning environment and requires interaction with students with special needs. Ideal candidates should possess an Associate's Degree and relevant licenses, demonstrating strong collaboration and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's Degree or equivalent license.
• Ability to lift students as required.
• Must work collaboratively with teachers and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with academic needs.
• Assist classroom teachers in daily activities.
• Maintain a safe and positive learning environment.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Empathy

Feedback Acceptance

Education

Associate's Degree

Illinois Professional Educator License

Illinois Substitute Teacher License

ELS with Paraprofessional Endorsement

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• Champions the vision of the school district
• Models a forward-thinking and innovative mindset
• Stewards public funds with a high sense of responsibility
• Leads with an unrelenting commitment to universal student success
• Demonstrates the ability to organize teams to achieve common goals
• Leads with an awareness of the cross-functional nature of district work
• Generates a culture of care for, learning with and service to the community
• Aspires to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
• Demonstrates a passion for working with a culturally, racially linguistically diverse district team of administrators, educators and staff in all roles
• Actively seeks feedback, including critical feedback intended for professional growth
• Understands the intersection of public school leadership, student learning and equity
• Courageously addresses adult behavior that does not meet professional expectations
  
  

Teacher Assistant Substitute

Revised May 2025

Perm/contract

SY25-26

Department

Core Instruction

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Reports To

Core Instruction Administration

Primary Reporting Location:

Assigned School Buliding

Level

PK-8

Compensation

$120/day

Date Available

SY25-26

Bargaining Unit & Classification

N/A

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Portrait Of a District 97 Leader

• Champions the vision of the school district
• Models a forward-thinking and innovative mindset
• Stewards public funds with a high sense of responsibility
• Leads with an unrelenting commitment to universal student success
• Demonstrates the ability to organize teams to achieve common goals
• Leads with an awareness of the cross-functional nature of district work
• Generates a culture of care for, learning with and service to the community
• Aspires to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
• Demonstrates a passion for working with a culturally, racially linguistically diverse district team of administrators, educators and staff in all roles
• Actively seeks feedback, including critical feedback intended for professional growth
• Understands the intersection of public school leadership, student learning and equity
• Courageously addresses adult behavior that does not meet professional expectations
  
  

About The Role

The job of the Teacher Assistant Substitute is to provide support to students and teaching staff in a classroom setting. The role involves helping students, especially those with special needs, to complete educational tasks, ensuring their safety and well-being, and supporting a positive learning environment. The Teacher Assistant Substitute conducts theirself in ways that demonstrates their alignment and agreement with the district’s equity commitments as expressed in Board Policy 7:12: Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity.

Essential Skills And Responsibilities

• Ability to lift students is required
• To assist students academic needs.
• Ability to work and communicate with students in an appropriate professional manner required
• Ability to work collaboratively with others
• Assist the classroom teacher and student(s) in daily activities
• Demonstrate knowledge of students' needs, including but not limited to: educational, medical, physical, sensory, speech/language, social/emotional, recreational, vocational, etc., as established by the teacher.
• Under the direction of the teacher, maintain student behavior by utilizing behavior management strategies
• Operate all equipment related to support of teacher and/or student needs: copy machine, computers, assistive technology, related OT and PT devices, other items as required
  
  

Candidate Qualifications

• Associate's Degree, preferred
• Illinois Professional Educator License or
• Illinois Substitute Teacher License or
• ELS with Paraprofessional Endorsement
  
  

Physical Requirements

This position requires the performance of light work—which may require exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. The position includes close visual acuity, frequent talking, hearing, walking and standing, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed in non-hazardous environments and a clean atmosphere. The position requires indoor and outdoor supervision during varying temperatures and climatic conditions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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