Support Staff - Special Education Assistant

DuPage County ROE; Illinois; On-site; USD 22,264 - 31,709; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $1,200 bonus

Job summary

A local educational organization is offering a Support Staff - Special Education Assistant position. The role involves assisting teachers with instructional management, student supervision, and various responsibilities to support special education needs. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and meet paraprofessional requirements. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with students and staff are essential. This position offers a competitive pay rate and works during the academic year.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Paraprofessional Approval (State and Federal) is mandatory for this position.
• Must demonstrate good communication skills and ability to handle difficult situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with attendance and inventory tasks.
• Supervise students during school hours.
• Assist with mandated school testing.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Clerical skills

Ability to work with students

Diplomacy and judgment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Paraprofessional Approval (State and Federal)

Job description

Support Staff - Special Education Assistant Job ID: 8895

• Position Type: Support Staff / Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted: 8/1/2025
• Date Available: August
• District: Glenbard Township High School District 87
• Building: Glenbard South
• AFSCME Tier 4
• Term: 10 months, 181 days
• Hours: 7
• Licensed Required: ELS (PARA), SUB, or PEL
• Supervisor: Assistant Principal of Operations
• Rate of Pay: $19.59 (up to $1,200 bonus)
• Start Date: August

Position Summary

The qualified candidate will perform duties and responsibilities necessary to support the area to which they are assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Paraprofessional Approval (State and Federal) required for Special Education Assistant.
• Should be neat, thorough, industrious and have knowledge of school procedures.
• Requires good communication skills and the ability to work well with students and staff.
• Must be able to handle difficult situations with diplomacy and good judgment.
• Requires basic organizational, clerical and computer skills with the ability to operate commonly used office equipment.
• May require intermediate computer knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• May require a valid driver's license.
• May require musical accompaniment skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with instructional and classroom management including but not limited to attendance, inventory, lab scheduling and grading records.
• Responsible for student supervision.
• May assist or coordinate mandate school testing.
• May assist students with hygiene needs (e.g., bathroom, changing clothes, changing diapers, feeding students, grooming, etc.).
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as correspondence, surveys and electronic media.
• Ability to write professional communications.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to complete and apply basic mathematics concepts.
• Ability to respond to questions from individuals and groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Familiarity with testing administration (for instructional positions).

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, operate duplicating machines and computer equipment; reach with hands and arms; and will frequently repeat actions with the same hand, arm, or finger motion such as when typing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. In addition, the ability to withstand long-term use of video display terminals (VDT) is required.
• The employee may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds such as reference books.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The pace of work tasks would be considered fast.
• Work is usually conducted at one job site, however, on occasion, this employee will be required to attend meetings, conferences, or workshops and events at other sites as assigned.

Direct Questions To

Mr. Taff Nielsen
[e-mail]
Assistant Principal for Operations
Glenbard South H.S.
630-469-6500

Glenbard Township High School District 87 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 87 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant’s ability to perform the essential functions of the position. It shall be the policy of Glenbard Township High School District 87 to hire all staff without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, veteran, military status or an unfavorable discharge from service, or citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States. Glenbard Township High School District 87 is committed to a workplace free of unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation as mandated under Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act, the Boy Scouts Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.