Teacher Aide/Essential Skills Special Education Program - 7.5 Hours/Day; 2 positions available

The Greater Nebraska Schools Hiring Consortium; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

The Greater Nebraska Schools Hiring Consortium is hiring two Teacher Aide/Paraprofessional positions for an Essential Skills Special Education Program at Booker T. Washington STEM Academy.

This 7.5-hour/day role supports students with pervasive functional needs and requires collaboration with teachers, families, and school staff. Ideal candidates hold a paraprofessional license or can obtain one, are physically capable of lifting 30 pounds, and can assist with approved student restraints while

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional license or ability to obtain license.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students, and parents.
• Possess good human relations and communication skills.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds or more.
• Ability to use approved student restraints.
• Ability to bend, stoop, turn, squat or lift in order to serve student needs.

Skills

Paraprofessional License

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Lift 30 pounds

Restraints handling

Mobility and flexibility

Education

Paraprofessional License or ability to obtain license

Job description

Teacher Aide/Essential Skills Special Education Program - 7.5 Hours/Day; 2 positions available JobID: 2826

• Position Type: Teacher Aide/Paraprofessional (Licensed)/ Special Education
• Date Posted: 8/19/2026
• Location: Booker T. Washington STEM Academy
• Date Available: Immediately

Our Mission

• Positively transforming learning and life outcomes for students through educational justice, equity, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional License or ability to obtain license (Please review the attached document for more information)
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students, and parents
• Possess good human relations and communication skills
• Ability to lift 30 pounds or more
• Ability to use approved student restraints
• Ability to bend, stoop, turn, squat or lift in order to serve student needs

Compensation

• The hourly wage for this position is determined based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Champaign Educational Support Professionals, which is available on our website. The District gives experienced employees up to 20 years of experience credit for service outside the District if it is directly related to their position. 100% of an employee's contributions to IMRF are currently paid by the Board of Education. The Board also pays 100% of employee-only health and term life insurance. There is a minimal employee cost for vision insurance. Dental is also available at competitive rates to interested employees. There are opportunities for employees to earn additional compensation during the regular school year and in the summer.

Application Deadline

• At the Essential Skills Program is designed for students who have pervasive functional needs and require supports throughout their days.

More About Our Community

• Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life. The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world-class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campustown, shopping centers and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals. We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.