Teacher Assistant- Special Education Department

Township High School District 211; Jaffrey (NH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Township High School District 211 seeks a Teacher Assistant for the Special Education Department at Conant High School to support teachers and provide individualized or small-group instruction for students, including English language learners and those with special needs. The role requires pursuing appropriate Illinois paraprofessional licensure.

Prior education or child care experience is beneficial, and collaboration with the educational team is essential.

Qualifications

• Possess or have ability to acquire Illinois paraprofessional licensure.
• Experience in educational or child care setting is beneficial.
• 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 training, including CPI.
• Ability to meet physical requirements.

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 per IEPs.
• Facilitate classroom routines and organize materials to support learning.
• Communicate effectively with teachers, students, and staff to support learning objectives.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all students.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Punctuality

Confidentiality

CPI training

Education

Illinois paraprofessional licensure

Professional Educator License

Job description

Teacher Assistant- Special Education Department JobID: 3205

• Position Type: Teacher Assistant/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/22/2026
• Location: Conant High School
• Date Available: 10/08/2026
• Closing Date: 09/29/2026

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 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 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.

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 [e-mail]