Teacher Assistant- English Department

Township High School District 211; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Township High School District 211 seeks a Teacher Assistant to support classroom instruction and assist teachers and students, including English language learners and students with special needs.

The role includes small-group and individual instruction, maintaining routines, and collaboration with staff. Applicants should pursue Illinois paraprofessional licensure and be prepared for CPI training.

Qualifications

• Possess or have the ability to acquire appropriate licensure in Illinois to serve as a paraprofessional.
• Prior experience in an educational or child care setting is beneficial.
• Ability to work collaboratively and follow teacher instructions.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to maintaining professionalism, punctuality, and confidentiality.
• Willingness to complete required licensure and training, including CPI.
• Ability to meet physical requirements, such as assisting with mobility needs when necessary.
• If requested, ability to speak Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individual, small-group, or large-group instruction under teacher supervision.
• If assigned to work with students with special needs, implement accommodations and supports specified in students' IEPs.
• Facilitate classroom routines and provide additional support to facilitate instruction and learning, including organizing materials.
• Communicate effectively with teachers, students, and staff to support learning objectives.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all students.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaborative work

Organizational skills

Education

Short-term Approval as Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional Educator Endorsement

Substitute teacher license

Professional Educator License

Job description

• Position Type: Teacher Assistant/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 10/26/2026
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 10/30/2026

Position Overview

Teacher Assistants play a vital role in the educational team, supporting teachers and students to ensure a positive, productive learning environment. This position involves working alongside professional colleagues to enhance classroom instruction and provide individualized or small-group support for students, including English language learners and those with special needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in individual, small-group, or large-group instruction under teacher supervision.
• If assigned to work with students with special need Implement accommodations and supports specified in students' IEPs.
• Facilitate classroom routines and provide additional support to facilitate instruction and learning, including organizing materials.
• Communicate effectively with teachers, students, and staff to support learning objectives.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all students.

Qualifications

• Possess or have the ability to acquire appropriate licensure in Illinois to serve as a paraprofessional
  • Paraprofessionals meet qualifications by possessing either of the following
    • A Short-term Approval as a Paraprofessional (Reference this ISBE document for information)
    • A Paraprofessional Educator Endorsement (Reference this ISBE document for information)
    • A Substitute teacher license (Reference this ISBE documen t for information)
    • A Professional Educator License
• Prior experience in an educational or child care setting is beneficial
• Ability to work collaboratively and follow teacher instructions.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to maintaining professionalism, punctuality, and confidentiality.
• Willingness to complete required licensureand training, including Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).
• Ability to meet physical requirements, such as assisting with mobility needs when necessary.
• [Ifrequested... Ability to speak Spanish required.]

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage based with a starting rate on the Teacher Assistant Salary Schedule at Step 0 with no experience as a teacher or paraprofessional or Step 1 with one or more years of experience as a teacher or paraprofessional
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.
• Position Pay Range: Teacher Contract - Salary Schedules
• Position Benefit information: Teacher Contract - Benefits
• Candidates may contact: La Wanna Wells, Associate Principal at [e-mail]