2026-2027 1:1 Special Education Instructional Assistant (Full-Time) at D28 Schools
Starting Hourly Rate: $23.19 per hour or commensurate with experience
Benefits Eligibility: Eligible full-time benefits for classified personnel based on assigned schedule
Work Year: 8/17/2026 - 5/28/2027
Days Off: 10 holidays plus winter break (10 days) and spring break (5 days)
Schedule: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Payroll Schedule: 24 pays (8/31/2026 through 6/30/2027)
Benefits Information (Deductions based on full-time work schedule):
Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO Medical Insurance Deduction - Single - $45.72 per pay
Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO Medical Insurance Deduction - Family - $722.48 per pay
Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO IL Medical Insurance Deduction - Single - $31.46 per pay
Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO IL Medical Insurance Deduction - Family - $489.30 per pay
Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO Blue Advantage Medical Insurance Deduction - Single - $30.49 per pay
Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO Blue Advantage Medical Insurance Deduction - Family - $474.31 per pay
MetLife Dental - Single - Board paid (no deduction)
MetLife Dental - Family - $33.86 per pay
VSP Vision - Single - Board paid (no deduction)
VSP Vision - Family - $5.77 per pay
Qualifications & Licensure:
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Paraprofessional Educator License; How To Apply For a Paraprofessional Educator License
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Basic level of technology and understanding of Google
Performance Responsibilities:
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Support student in accessing instruction in the general and special education environments
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Collaborate with certified personnel (i.e. special education teachers, general education teachers, and related services personnel) to support individual student needs
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Reinforce instruction provided by certified personnel
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Serve as a liaison between general and special education personnel, communicating student progress and needs
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Support data collection related to individual student goals
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Build and maintain positive and supportive relationships with students and staff
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Assist certified personnel with preparation of materials and modifications
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Provide accommodations as determined by a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) team
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Support and model the implementation of classroom and school-wide expectations
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Support the implementation of individual student behavior plans
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Demonstrate the ability to problem solve in the moment in the best interest of students
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Support the generalization of skills across settings
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Participate in team meetings as needed
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Participate in annual Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and Trauma-Informed training and other professional development as requested
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Perform other duties as assigned
Application Procedure:
Please upload to your application academic transcripts if available and at least three letters of reference if available
District 28 Statement:
Northbrook District 28 is a four-school district with approximately 1,800 students. The community is committed to excellence in education, which is evidenced by the programs and opportunities available to our children. We are guided by the mission to Empower Every Learner.
