Teacher Assistant - General Education (WC) Leave Cover (11/16/26-12/18/26)

Sd308; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sd308 is seeking a Teacher Assistant - General Education (WC) Leave Cover at Wolf's Crossing Elementary School to support students with disabilities ages 3-21 under a licensed special education teacher. This 11/16/26–12/18/26 assignment emphasizes implementing IEP goals and promoting independence.

The role requires adapting materials, maintaining confidentiality, and collaborating with staff to monitor progress while ensuring a safe, inclusive learning environment across classrooms and common

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Educator License with Stipulations (Paraprofessional, Professional Educator, or Substitute Teacher).
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Interpersonal skills with staff and students.
• Know-how to apply IEP requirements and behavioral plans.
• Basic use of classroom equipment.
• Experience with students with special needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with disabilities' academic, behavioral, social and functional growth.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and staff.
• Adapt activities and materials for individual needs.
• Implement instructional programs and lesson plans to reinforce learning.
• Promote independence and monitor progress on IEP objectives.
• Document daily activities and behavior.
• Supervise students in various settings for safety.
• Provide specialized routine care as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers to evaluate progress and adjust plans.
• Maintain safe, clean learning environments and equipment.
• Attend meetings and professional development as assigned.
• Follow district policies and ethical codes.

Skills

Verbal skills

Written skills

Follow instructions

Interpersonal skills

IEP knowledge

Equipment use

Special needs experience

Education

Illinois Educator License with Stipulations

Job description

Teacher Assistant - General Education (WC) Leave Cover (11/16/26-12/18/26) JobID: 17252

• Date Posted: 11/9/2026
• Location: Wolf's Crossing Elementary School

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Illinois Educator License with Stipulations - Paraprofessional or Professional Educator License or Substitute Teacher License.
• Appropriate verbal and written language skills
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job
• Ability to use basic job-related equipment
• Ability to understand students' disabilities and apply this understanding to the responsibilities of the job
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and assist in lifting up to 50 lbs
• Experience working with students with special needs preferred

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Special Education Teacher Assistant supports students with disabilities from ages 3-21. Under the direction of a licensed special education teacher, the teacher assistant supports the goals of Individual Education Plans (IEP's) by modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments; following educational and specific behavioral plans; modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with students and staff; and assisting students by providing for special health care needs. Employees in this classification will receive a variety of assignments including classroom support, lunchroom, playground, vocational and work sites, etc.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists students with disabilities with academic, behavioral, social and functional growth and development.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all aspects of work with students with disabilities and other staff.
• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials.
• Implements instructional programs and lesson plans (e.g. reading, math, language comprehension, writing, computer, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing learning concepts.
• Promotes independence of students with disabilities.
• Documents students' daily activities (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc.).
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students with disabilities in a variety of settings (e.g. classrooms, restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus-loading zones, cafeteria, assemblies, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides specialized handling or care of students (e.g. toileting, diapering, feeding).
• Communicates and collaborates with teachers and other relevant personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Maintains classroom equipment and work area for the purpose of ensuring a safe and clean learning environment.
• Participates in all meetings, and professional development activities as assigned by the building or district administrator.
• Supports and implements District policies and procedures, regulations, and administrative directives.
• Adheres to the ethical standards and codes of the profession and to the established rules, regulations, and laws governing special education.
• Performs other related duties as may be directed by the building or district administrator.