Teacher Assistant

River Trails School District 26; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12 sick days

4 personal days

11 paid holidays (prorated)

Tuition reimbursement

HMO-PPO Medical & Dental Insurance (HMO employee only - no cost)

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support students and teachers in achieving educational goals. The ideal candidate will assist in various school settings and contribute to a positive instructional environment. Key qualifications include effective communication skills and the ability to meet state requirements for paraprofessionals. This role offers a starting pay of $17.00 an hour with additional benefits such as sick days, personal days, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Must meet requirements for paraprofessionals set by the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate effectively in English.
• Training and experience as a teacher assistant desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher and students in achieving their educational goals.
• Support students in classes and activities with peers.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Computer literacy

Compassion

Patience

Teamwork

Education

Requirements for paraprofessionals set by the Illinois State Board of Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Apps for Education

Job description

Date Posted: 12/19/2025

Location: Indian Grove Elementary School

Position: Teacher Assistant

Position Type: Support Staff/Aide - Academic

Availability: when filled

Qualifications

• Must meet requirements for paraprofessionals set by the Illinois State Board of Education
• Ability to read, write, speak and communicate effectively and fluently in English
• Competent in utilizing a computer to communicate via email and in using an office productivity suite like Microsoft Office (incl. Word) or Google Apps for Education
• Demonstrated compassion, patience and teamwork
• Training and/or experience as teacher assistant desired

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, pulling is required
• Must have the ability to lift and move 60 lbs.

Reports To

Building Administrator(s); Teacher(s) will provide guidance

Job Goal

• Assist the teacher and students in achieving their educational goals
• Assist students in a variety of settings within the school and on field trips
• Support students so that they may participate in classes and activities with peers

Performance Responsibilities / Essential Functions

1. Reports to work on time
2. Demonstrates consistent and reliable attendance
3. Reads and responds to district/building communications in a timely manner and within any explicitly defined deadlines
4. Works with individual students or small groups to support/reinforce classroom lessons and objectives as directed by the teacher
5. Guides independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher
6. Assists the teacher in monitoring student behavior/academic progress
7. Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips and transition periods
8. Works with/assists teacher in supporting classroom instruction, providing materials and creating a positive instructional environment
9. When applicable, assists teacher in implementing Individual Education Plan
10. Shares information on student progress and student concerns with the classroom teacher in a timely fashion
11. On a regular basis, establishes a time within the school day to collaborate and discuss expected duties with the assigned teacher(s)
12. Helps students with their clothing, lunch, snacks, and clean up routine
13. Serves as a source of information for substitute teachers
14. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality
15. Demonstrates effective management of his/her time and student schedules
16. Implements and follows the District’s Health and Accident/Injury Procedures and Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
17. Supports and implements the District’s Risk Management Policy to ensure that statutory and common law health and safety rights are extended to all visitors, employees, and students, to provide careful supervision and protection of all District real and personal property
18. Conducts himself/herself as a role model for students
19. Participates in professional development/training programs as directed by building or district administrator(s)
20. Completes all District required trainings and adhere to all Board policies and procedures
21. Performs additional job duties as assigned by the building /district administrator(s)

Contract and Compensation

• Starting at $17.00 an hour
• 12 sick days / 4 personal days / 11 paid holidays (prorated)
• HMO-PPO Medical & Dental Insurance (HMO employee only - no cost)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Start Date: when filled

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 10:32:21 PM CST.