Teaching Assistant - 5.75 hours per day

id='p1574_'>Teaching Assistant - 5.75 hours per day JobID: 1574

Position Type:

Support Staff/Teacher Assistant

Date Posted:

8/7/2026

Location:

Manchester Elementary

Date Available:

ASAP

Closing Date:

When filled

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Position/Title: Teacher Assistant

Reports to: Building Principal

Work coordinated by: Classroom teacher(s)

Qualifications: • Must be at least 19 years of age. • High school diploma or equivalent required. • Hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Illinois Paraprofessional Educator License (ELS-PARA) issued by the Illinois State Board of Education ISBE), which requires one of the following: Completion of at least 60 semester hours of college coursework; An associate degree or higher from an accredited institution; or A qualifying score on the ETS ParaPro Assessment, as established by ISBE

General Responsibilities: Assists certified special education staff in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) by providing instructional, behavioral, communication, social-emotional, functional, and personal care support to students with disabilities. Supports students in accessing instruction in the least restrictive environment while promoting independence and dignity.

Duties:

• Supports students in accessing the general education curriculum and educational environment through the implementation of accommodations, modifications, and specialized supports identified in the IEP.
• Provides individualized or small-group instructional support to students with disabilities as assigned.
• Assists students with organization, communication, mobility, behavior regulation, sensory needs, and functional skills as identified in their IEPs.
• Provides personal care, feeding, toileting, lifting, positioning, and health-related support when required by student needs and district procedures.
• Implements behavior intervention plans (BIPs), safety plans, and positive behavior supports under the direction of licensed staff.
• Collects and documents data related to IEP goals, behavior plans, and student progress.
• Assists students in using assistive technology, augmentative communication systems, adaptive equipment, and specialized instructional materials.
• Supports students during inclusion, community-based instruction, vocational training, transportation transitions, and other educational activities identified in the student's IEP.
• Promotes student independence, self-advocacy, confidence, and social-emotional development by providing positive reinforcement and only the level of support necessary for student success.
• Assists licensed staff with evaluations, observations, progress monitoring, and other IEP implementation activities as assigned.
• Supports students during classroom instruction, transitions, emergency drills, assemblies, lunch, recess, community-based instruction, vocational activities, field trips, and other school activities.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding student records and disability-related information.
• Communicates observations regarding student performance, behavior, health, safety, and other significant concerns to supervising staff in a timely manner.
• Participates in required training related to disabilities, behavior supports, crisis prevention, student health procedures, and district initiatives.
• Maintains active supervision of assigned students and follows district procedures to promote student safety at all times.
• Implements positive behavior supports, Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), de-escalation strategies, and other student support procedures in accordance with student plans, district policies, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Complies with all applicable district policies and procedures and local, state, and federal laws governing the performance of assigned duties.
• Reports concerns involving student safety, accidents, injuries, theft, property damage, or other significant incidents to the appropriate supervisor immediately.
• Arrives on time and fulfills assigned responsibilities throughout the workday.
• Performs other duties assigned by the principal or designee that are consistent with the position.

Terms of employment: 178 days per year (190 with paid holidays)

Salary:

Base is $16.25 per hour. Can increase with education and experience.

Benefits:

There are no benefits for part-time positions

Health/Life/Dental Insurance with full time positions

Application Procedure:

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