Teacher Assistant- Special Education Department

Township High School District 211; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Township High School District 211 seeks a Teacher Assistant to support teachers and students, including English learners and those with special needs, in a collaborative school setting. The role involves small-group and individualized instruction under supervision.

Candidates must pursue Illinois paraprofessional licensure (short-term approval, paraprofessional endorsement, substitute license, or professional license).

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively and follow teacher instructions.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to professionalism, punctuality, and confidentiality.
• Willingness to complete required licensure and CPI training.
• Ability to meet physical requirements and assist with mobility as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction under teacher supervision.
• Provide individualized or small-group support for students, including English language learners and those with special needs.
• Implement accommodations and supports per IEPs.
• Facilitate classroom routines and organize materials.
• Communicate effectively with teachers, students, and staff to support learning objectives.
• Promote a safe, inclusive environment for all students.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Effective communication

Professionalism and punctuality

Confidentiality

Education

Short-term Paraprofessional Approval

Paraprofessional Educator Endorsement

Substitute teacher license

Professional Educator License

Job description

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 needImplement accommodations and supports specified in students' IEPss.
• 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 document 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 licensure and training, including Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).
• Ability to meet physical requirements, such as assisting with mobility needs when necessary.

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

John Jonen, Special Education Dept. Chair at
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