Top 386 Instructional assistant Jobs in Des Plaines, Il

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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Teaching Assistant / Student Services Instructional Aide
Sunset Ridge School District #29 —Northfield, IL
- From $25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Applied behavior analysis
- Teaching Certification
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Instructional Assistant for 2026-27
Northbrook Elementary School District 27 —Northbrook, IL
- $20 - $36 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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2026 - 2027 Instructional Assistant/Paraprofessional
The Cove School —Northbrook, IL
- $20 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Bachelor of Science
- Visual & Performing Arts
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Anticipated Instructional Assistant-Student Services
High School District 214 —Elk Grove Village, IL
- $26.60 an hour
- Online Application
- Classroom
- High school
- Cleaning
Instructional Assistant-Student Services (Grant)
High School District 214 —Wheeling, IL
- $26.60 an hour
- Online Application
- Classroom
- High school
- Cleaning
Instructional Assistant - Advanced Support: Glenbrook Transition Services
Glenbrook High School District 225 —Northbrook, IL
- $33,304 - $54,970 a year
- Online Application
- High school
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Instructional Assistant - Advanced Support: Personal Care
Glenbrook High School District 225 —Northbrook, IL
- $33,304 - $54,970 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Instructional Assistant - General Instruction (Special Education)
Glenbrook High School District 225 —Glenview, IL
- $30,408 - $50,313 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Special Education: Teacher Assistant (2 Openings)
East Maine School District 63 —Morton Grove, IL
- $25,463.34 - $31,303.28 a year
- Classroom
- Public school
- Middle school
Special Education Teaching Assistant-Paraprofesional (3 positions)
Morton Grove School District 70 —Morton Grove, IL
- Multiple hires
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
District - Standard Teacher Assistant - 2026/2027
Deerfield School District 109 —Deerfield, IL
- $25.22 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Preschool
Instructional Assistant - Kinetic Wellness
Lake Park High School District 108 —Roselle, IL
- $21.42 - $22.30 an hour
- Online Application
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Media Center Teaching Assistant
Morton Grove School District 70 —Morton Grove, IL
- Full-time
- Public school
- Teaching
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Instructional Assistant
LEARN Charter School Network —Chicago, IL
- $37,600 - $49,900 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- School experience
- Classroom
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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2026-2027 Kindergarten Instructional Assistant at Westmoor Elementary School
Northbrook School District 28 —Northbrook, IL
- $32,988 - $36,661 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Elementary school
- Entry level
- Health insurance
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Instructional Assistant - EL (Grant)
High School District 214 —Arlington Heights, IL
- $26.60 an hour
- Online Application
- Classroom
- High school
- English
Math Instructor, USN RTC
Yorktown Systems Group —Great Lakes, IL
- $27.51 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Diverse Learning K-4 Teacher
Erie Elementary Charter School —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $68,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Preschool Teacher Assistant
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago —Palatine, IL
- $17.05 an hour
- Overtime
- Classroom
- Inventory management
- Research
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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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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instructional assistant jobs in des plaines, il

Special Education Instructional Assistant

Teaching Assistant / Student Services Instructional Aide

Instructional Assistant for 2026-27

2026 - 2027 Instructional Assistant/Paraprofessional

Anticipated Instructional Assistant-Student Services

Instructional Assistant-Student Services (Grant)

Instructional Assistant - Advanced Support: Glenbrook Transition Services

Instructional Assistant - Advanced Support: Personal Care

Instructional Assistant - General Instruction (Special Education)

Special Education: Teacher Assistant (2 Openings)

Special Education Teaching Assistant-Paraprofesional (3 positions)

District - Standard Teacher Assistant - 2026/2027

Instructional Assistant - Kinetic Wellness

Media Center Teaching Assistant

Instructional Assistant

2026-2027 Kindergarten Instructional Assistant at Westmoor Elementary School

Instructional Assistant - EL (Grant)

Math Instructor, USN RTC

Diverse Learning K-4 Teacher

Preschool Teacher Assistant

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