Top 163 Special education para Jobs in Illinois

Special Education Teaching Assistant
Indian Prairie School District 204 —Aurora, IL
- $19.25 - $21.30 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Microsoft Excel
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
11d
High School Special Education Teaching Assistant
Indian Prairie School District 204 —Aurora, IL
- $19.25 - $21.30 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- High school
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Elementary Special Education Teaching Assistant
Indian Prairie School District 204 —Aurora, IL
- $19.25 - $21.30 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Ability to walk for extended periods
Special Education Teaching Assistant (Self-Contained)
Indian Prairie School District 204 —Aurora, IL
- $20.25 - $22.30 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Microsoft Excel
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
11d
Middle School Special Education Teaching Assistant
Indian Prairie School District 204 —Aurora, IL
- $19.25 - $21.30 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Microsoft Excel
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Elementary Special Education Teaching Assistant (Self-Contained)
Indian Prairie School District 204 —Aurora, IL
- $20.25 - $22.30 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Microsoft Excel
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
High School Special Education Teaching Assistant (Self-Contained)
Indian Prairie School District 204 —Aurora, IL
- $20.25 - $22.30 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Microsoft Excel
- High school
Student Personal Care Assistant
Indian Prairie School District 204 —Aurora, IL
- $22.25 - $24.30 an hour
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Computer literacy
Middle School Special Education Teaching Assistant (Self-Contained)
Indian Prairie School District 204 —Aurora, IL
- $20.25 - $22.30 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Microsoft Excel
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Special Education Paraprofessional (2026-2027)
Joliet Public Schools District 86 —Joliet, IL
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Writing skills
Special Education Teaching Assistant- JW Eater Junior High
Rantoul City School District 137 —Rantoul, IL
- $18.57 - $31.06 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Math
Special Education Paraprofessional - Level I
Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 —Plainfield, IL
- From $19.70 an hour
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Elementary school
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
Special Education Paraprofessional
Joliet Public Schools District 86 —Joliet, IL
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Writing skills
Paraprofessional
LITTLE CITY FOUNDATION —Palatine, IL
- $24 an hour
- Online Application
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Transition LBS1 Teacher
School of Expressive Arts and Learning —Elgin, IL
- From $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Teacher's Assistant/Paraprofessional
JTC Academy —East Saint Louis, IL
- $18.09 - $25.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
General Education Teaching Assistant- JW Eater Junior High
Rantoul City School District 137 —Rantoul, IL
- $18.57 - $31.06 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Math
Support Staff - Special Education Assistant
Glenbard Township High School District 87 —Illinois
- $21.09 an hour
- Online Application
- Classroom
- High school
- Inventory management
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
Paraprofessional (2026-2027)
Joliet Public Schools District 86 —Joliet, IL
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Writing skills
Special Education Teaching Assistant- Pleasant Acres Elementary
Rantoul City School District 137 —Rantoul, IL
- $18.57 - $31.06 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Math

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Special Education Teaching Assistant

Indian Prairie School District 204 -
Aurora, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$19.25 - $21.30 an hour
11 days ago

Qualifications

Employee relationship building

Full Job Description

JobID: 14252

Position Type:
Teacher Assistant/Elementary Special Education Teacher Assistant

Date Posted:
7/21/2026

Location:
Multiple Locations (no travel)

Date Available:
08/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Summary:
Full-time position available (35 hours per week). Position start date: August 2026.
Assist students with activities to maximize participation in learning and achievement of IEP objectives. Perform duties to work with assigned individuals or with groups of students to ensure students' learning and behavioral objectives are achieved, which may include the following:

Essential Job Functions:

Implement instructional plans as determined by licensed teachers and therapists.
Apply lesson modifications as directed and supplement or change lesson modifications as needed to ensure that learning objectives are met. Prompt, cue and redirect students to keep on task.
Administer curriculum-based tests/quizzes.
Ensure students record assignments, have correct materials and completed assignments for class as appropriate for student needs.
Take notes of curriculum presented during class as appropriate for student needs.
Provide physical care as needed: diaper, toilet, feed, reinforce adaptive PE/motor activities per instructions from teacher and/or therapist(s); assist, as needed, with hygiene and independent living skills.
Observe, document and reinforce appropriate student behaviors; communicate activities to teacher and facilitators.
Participate in weekly team meeting to review student progress, plan upcoming lessons and participate in trainings.
Assist with non-instructional activities.
Assists in maintaining safety, behavior, decorum, and order in common areas including the lunchroom, playground, corridors, and other school facilities and on field trips.
Retrieve students from busses or cars at the start of classes and escort students to appropriate busses or cars at end of classes when required.
Record and update student's progress toward achievement of individual educational plan.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to communicate with students and staff and to assist students with instruction.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform basic arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel). Demonstrate proficiency using the technology and computerbased programs provided by the District. Use these programs to effectively manage and organize files, communication, records and databases.
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and is sensitive to individual differences.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations and adapt in response to changing conditions.
Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Ability to work independently, stay on-task, multi-task and take responsibility to complete assigned projects in a timely and efficient manner.

Physical Abilities:

Employee must be able to use physical ability to lift students and perform other manipulations to diaper, toilet, feed, dress and assist students with other daily living skills.
Employee is regularly required to see, speak and hear; frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb, climb stairs or balance, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Employee must be able to push, pull, lift or carry up to 50 lbs.

Education/Certifications/Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a valid Educator License with Stipulations (PARA), Substitute License, or Professional Educator License, and experience with special education students preferred.

Educator License with Stipulations (PARA) can be obtained by one of the following ways and applicants MUST submit their documentation to the DuPage Regional Office of Education in order for consideration:

At least 19 years of age
One of the Following:
- Associate's degree or higher
- 60 semester hours of coursework
- High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro
- High School Diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT Workkeys:
  - Applied Mathematics/Applied Math (with a score of 4)
  - Reading for information/Workplace Documents (with a score of 4)

For more information on these requirements, please see the following website: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Educator-Licensure-Requirements.aspx

Equipment:
1. Use general office equipment.
2. Use personal computers.
3. May need to operate adaptive equipment.

Work Environment:
Work in standard school building environment.
Work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Travel Requirements: Travel between schools may be required.
Supervisor: Building Principal and/or designee
Work Calendar: 5200
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Category: Classified
Rate of pay: $19.25-$21.30/hour
Benefits: Benefits as described in IPCA contract can be found here: IPCA Contract 2026-30
Selection Procedure: Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator.

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