Top 900 Teaching assistant Jobs in Chicago

Special Education Instructional Assistant
New Trier Township High School District 203 —Glencoe, IL
- From $21.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Computer skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Infant Toddler Teacher Assistant
Chicago Commons —Chicago, IL
- $23.08 - $24.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Word processing
- English
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Early Childhood Instructional Assistant - 2026-2027 School Year
The Joseph Sears School —Kenilworth, IL
- $20.50 - $21.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Teacher Assistant - Little Village
Carole Robertson Center for Learning —Chicago, IL
- $48,500 - $54,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Classroom
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Teacher Assistant - North Lawndale
Carole Robertson Center for Learning —Chicago, IL
- $48,500 - $54,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Classroom
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Paraprofessional
Noble Schools —Chicago, IL
- $22 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- US work authorization
- Associate's degree
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School Aide 1:1
KnightVision Education —Chicago, IL
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- LMFT
- Classroom
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Assistant Teacher/Floater
Wise Owl Daycare —Chicago, IL
- $18.50 - $22.50 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Junior Kindergarten Assistant Teacher (2026-2027 School Year; Begins Late August 2026)
Francis W. Parker School —Chicago, IL
- From $24 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- 1 year
- Entry level
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
Assistant Teacher - Fourth Grade (2026-2027 School Year; Begins Late August 2026)
Francis W. Parker School —Chicago, IL
- From $24 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- 1 year
- Entry level
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
Paraprofessional for Autism Program
Elim Christian Services —Crestwood, IL
- $23.99 - $24.74 an hour
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Teaching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Traveling Teacher - $4,000 Sign On Bonus
Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford —Chicago, IL
- $43,485 - $65,169 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Classroom
- Management
- Mileage reimbursement
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Teacher Aide
Chicago Commons —Chicago, IL
- $20.16 - $21.43 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Childcare
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Assistant Infant Teacher
Rainforest Preschool —Chicago, IL
- $16.60 - $17.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Childcare
- Caregiving
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Head Start/Early Head Start Teacher Assistant
Henry Booth House —Chicago, IL
- From $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Childcare
- Teaching Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Teacher Assistant - Albany Park
Carole Robertson Center for Learning —Chicago, IL
- $48,500 - $54,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Classroom
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Head Start/Early Head Start Teacher Assistant
Henry Booth House —Chicago, IL
- From $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Preschool
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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3d
Lead Toddler Teacher (Bachelor's Degree Required)
Lincoln Park Preschool & Kindergarten —Chicago, IL
- From $59,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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14d
Early Childhood Lead Teachers
Kensington School —Chicago, IL
- $24 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Preschool
- Math
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Teacher Assistant - $4,000 Sign On Bonus
Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford —Chicago, IL
- $19.12 - $27.42 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
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Special Education Instructional Assistant

New Trier Township High School District 203
Glencoe, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
From $21.71 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

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Full Job Description

Title: Special Education Instructional Assistant

Assignment: School year; 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Location: Transition Center

Occupational Group: NTESPA – Instructional

Supervisor: Instructional Assistant Manager; Department Chair

Starting Rate: $21.71/hour

General Responsibilities:
This work involves close interaction with staff and students, with the primary emphasis on the implementation of specialized educational programs. This employee works under the direction of certified staff. They are expected to exercise independent judgment and discretion, to maintain confidentiality, to react appropriately in crisis situations, and to exhibit initiative, creativity and organizational skills.

Qualifications:

Possession of Illinois State Board of Education Educator License with Stipulations - Paraprofessional or other ISBE license that requires a college degree.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid School Bus Driver Permit for the purpose of transporting students to community activities, vocational sites, etc.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of Special Education high school students’ needs and behavioral issues.
Strong subject knowledge in core academic area or areas preferred.
Experience with special needs student population.
Strong behavior management skills; Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention (NVPCI) training preferred.
Physical ability to move about frequently in the classroom and in various other parts of the school; ability to stand, stretch, lift and bend as required to assist students.
Ability to use various types of software applications and assistive technology.
Exemplary interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and distinctly with staff and students.

Position Expectations:

Assists certified staff by:

Providing support in a job situation on and off campus;
Communicating clearly with staff concerning students’ progress;
Working as a team member with department staff.
Providing physical assistance for students including toileting, use of NVPCI, and feeding.
Transporting students as needed.

Assists students under the direction of certified staff in the various programs in the department:

-- Working with young adults with a variety of disabilities in a community-based setting. Supporting adults with the acquisition of independent living skills in the following areas: budgeting, menu planning, cooking, social skills. Additional responsibilities may include serving as a job coach teaching job related skills and making adaptations in order to facilitate the student's independence on the job as well as serving as a liaison between the job supervisor and the lead teachers in the classroom.
-- Working with special education students in both co-taught classes and regular education classes; note taking, teaching social skills, job coaching and adapting curriculum. Working closely with the lead teacher and the student’s case manager.
-- Working with students who have emotional and behavior issues. Requires patience, strong limit setting skills, the ability to make connections with non-traditional students, implementing behavior plans, collecting data and adapting curriculum. Working closely with the lead teacher. Provides academic assistance to students as necessary.
-- Working with special needs students with a variety of physical, cognitive and social disabilities in a self-contained classroom focusing on multiple levels of academics, life skills, social skills, and behavior management.

Continues job performance enhancement by participating in professional growth activities.

Projects a positive image of the district to students, staff and others, and exhibits a positive employee attitude.

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Pay: From $21.71 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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Special Education Instructional Assistant

Infant Toddler Teacher Assistant

Early Childhood Instructional Assistant - 2026-2027 School Year

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Teacher Assistant - North Lawndale

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Assistant Teacher/Floater

Junior Kindergarten Assistant Teacher (2026-2027 School Year; Begins Late August 2026)

Assistant Teacher - Fourth Grade (2026-2027 School Year; Begins Late August 2026)

Paraprofessional for Autism Program

Traveling Teacher - $4,000 Sign On Bonus

Teacher Aide

Assistant Infant Teacher

Head Start/Early Head Start Teacher Assistant

Teacher Assistant - Albany Park

Head Start/Early Head Start Teacher Assistant

Lead Toddler Teacher (Bachelor's Degree Required)

Early Childhood Lead Teachers

Teacher Assistant - $4,000 Sign On Bonus

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