Teacher Aide- Special Education Inclusion

Berkeley School District #87; Berkeley (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Berkeley School District #87 seeks a dedicated Teacher Aide (Special Education Inclusion) to support instruction at MacArthur Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role emphasizes assisting the classroom teacher, reinforcing lessons, and providing individual or small-group support to students with special needs.

The position includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits with a full-time schedule of 176 work days per year (or per association agreement).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and Paraprofessional Certification required.
• Thirty (30) semester hours of college credit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher to maintain an organized, efficient, and productive classroom environment.
• Administer and record student achievement and test scores for individuals.
• Support students individually or in small groups to reinforce lessons and skills.
• Collaborate with the teacher to plan strategies tailored to each student’s needs, interests and abilities.
• Provide guidance for independent study and remedial work as directed by the teacher.
• Supervise students during lunch, field trips and other activities as needed.

Education

High School Diploma and Paraprofessional Certification

Thirty (30) semester hours of college credit preferred

Job description

Teacher Aide- Special Education Inclusion JobID: 1505

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/9/2026
• Location: MacArthur Middle School
• Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year

Teacher Aide- Special Education Inclusion

Proper Certification Required

2026-2027School Year

Qualifications: High School Diploma and Paraprofessional Certification; thirty (30) semester hours of college credit preferred

Reports to: Building Administrators

Evaluation: As per association agreement

Work Calendar: Full-Time, 176 work days or as per association agreement

Position Goal: To assist the classroom teacher in providing a well-organized, efficient, and highly functioning classenvironment which enhances the instructional program and uses multiple resource materials

Rate of Pay/Benefits: See attached salary schedule per the negotiated agreement. The position includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits

The Teacher Aide shall be responsible for the following duties and perform other duties that may be assigned by the teacher or building administrator:

Superintendent/Board:

• Observe and adhere to all Board of Education policies and regulations, and all administrative rules and procedures

Classroom:

• Follow all directives of the classroom teacher
• Administer and record achievement and tests scores for individual students
• Work with individual students or in small group settings to reinforce lesson materials and skills
• Collaborate with the teacher to plan and design specific strategies to reinforce the lesson materials and skills recognizing the individual student's needs, interest and abilities
• Operate and maintain the classroom equipment used for instructional purposes
• Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other instructional materials
• Provide guidance for independent study, enrichment and remedial work for students as determined by the teacher
• Assist with large group activities such as drill work, reading aloud and storytelling
• Read to students, listen to students read and participate in all forms of oral communication relative to reading and speech
• Provide assistance to students in the Library Media Center
• Check notebooks, make-up work, correct papers and supervise testing as needed
• Provide all relevant classroom teaching information to the substitute teacher
• Participate in student conferences with parents and staff when appropriate
• Maintain control and provide discipline that is consistent with the practices of the classroom teacher in the absence of the teacher
• Supervise students during lunch, bus duty, recess, field trips and other related activities as needed

Individual:

• Exhibit confidentiality in relation to students, parents and faculty
• Develop open, effective and positive communication with parents
• Develop a positive working relationship with administration, staff, students and parents
• Assume responsibility for personal and professional growth and development by attending meetings, workshops, conferences and continuing education classes as related to classroom teaching
• Be knowledgeable of and adhere to the District Safety Plan