Top 115 Special assistant Jobs in North Chicago, Il

Special Education Teaching Assistant
Lake Forest School District —Lake Forest, IL
- From $22.95 an hour
- Online Application
- Classroom
- High school
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Tuition reimbursement
10d
Paraprofessional
Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65 —Lake Bluff, IL
- From $20.75 an hour
- Online Application
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Food provided
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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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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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Paraprofessional
Zion Elementary School District 6 —Zion, IL
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
11d
Instructional Assistant-Student Services (Grant)
High School District 214 —Buffalo Grove, IL
- $26.60 an hour
- Online Application
- Classroom
- High school
- Cleaning
Department Assistant - Special Education
Glenbrook High School District 225 —Northbrook, IL
- $39,982 - $43,279 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- Office
- Administrative experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Paraprofessional
LITTLE CITY FOUNDATION —Palatine, IL
- $24 an hour
- Online Application
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
Instructional Assistant-Student Services
High School District 214 —Arlington Heights, IL
- $26.60 an hour
- Online Application
- Classroom
- High school
- Cleaning
3d
Anticipated Instructional Assistant-Student Services
High School District 214 —Rolling Meadows, IL
- $26.60 an hour
- Online Application
- Classroom
- High school
- Cleaning
12d
Program Assistant - Medically Fragile Student (Grant)
High School District 214 —Buffalo Grove, IL
- $27.62 an hour
- Online Application
- Classroom
- High school
- Driver's License
BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN / INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE 2026-27
Lincolnshire–Prairie View School District 103 —Lincolnshire, IL
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
(2.0 FTE) Special Education Paraprofessional
North Shore School District 112 —Highland Park, IL
- $22.50 - $24.77 an hour
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Public school
- Elementary school
- Bereavement leave
Paraeducator - Structured Learning Classroom
Libertyville D70 —Libertyville, IL
- $20.72 - $21.84 an hour
- Online Application
- School experience
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Special Education Instructional Assistant
New Trier Township HSD 203 —Glencoe, IL
- From $21.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Cooking
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
Quick Apply
Paraprofessional
Fremont School District —Mundelein, IL
- $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- US work authorization
- Cleaning
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
5d
Special Education Teaching Assistant-Paraprofesional (3 positions)
Morton Grove School District 70 —Morton Grove, IL
- Multiple hires
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Teaching Assistant: Special Education Program Assistant (ELS)
Community Consolidated School District 59 —Arlington Heights, IL
- $19.99 - $21.26 an hour
- Public school
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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

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Special Education Teaching Assistant

Lake Forest School District -
Lake Forest, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
From $22.95 an hour
10 days ago

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

Emergency response in crisis intervention
High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

JobID: 3538

Position Type:
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant - Special Education

Date Posted:
7/22/2026

Location:
Lake Forest High School

Date Available:
08/24/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Lake Forest High School District 115 is seeking a full-time 10 month, 7.5 hr/day Special Education Teaching Assistant.

Description:The Special Education Teaching Assistant supports students eligible for special education in various instructional settings. The responsibilities of this position include adapting classroom assignments and/or materials under the direction of a special education teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing curricula and IEP objectives. The Special Education Teaching Assistant works under the direction of a certified teacher and is expected to exercise independent judgment, a high degree of confidentiality, creativity, organizational skills, and be able to react appropriately in crisis situations.

Salary and Benefits:

Starting Rate $22.95/Hour
Personal and Sick Leave provided
Reimbursement - up to $1300 annually for tuition reimbursement
Insurance - 100% district paid Single HMO Health (other options are also available)
Retirement - IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund) - the district pays the full district premium, employees pay the 4.5% employee contribution

Qualifications:
Education, Experience, and Licensure:

High School Diploma or equivalent
Illinois Professional Educator License, Paraprofessional License, or Substitute License
Ability to obtain a valid Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certificate
Experience working with children and/or adolescents with disabilities - preferred
Experience with office and school-based management systems - preferred

Competencies:

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and positive problem solving attitude
Comfortable and pleasant demeanor in busy environments
Ability to:
- work under pressure and deal with multiple tasks to meet deadlines
- work with speed, attention to detail, consistency, and organization
- work harmoniously, cooperatively, and effectively with all stakeholders
- work effectively within office and school-based management systems
- collect basic data and enter the information into spreadsheets
- implement Nonviolent Crisis Interventions
- recognize dangerous situations and to prevent accidents
- motivate students as to the value of learning the curriculum and inspire positive performance
- transport oneself to different student vocational sites throughout the day, including transporting oneself to and from high school campuses
Proactive in addressing needs and problem-solving
Demonstrate a commitment to excellence, high expectations and to the academic and personal well-being of all students
Flexibility and willingness to assist in general departmental responsibilities
Maintain confidentiality
Adhere to Board of Education policies and procedures
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times

Essential Functions:

Serves as an instructional assistant to the classroom teacher and adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom and vocational objectives and meeting IEP goals
Administers classwork, tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom and the community setting
Communicates with supervising instructional staff, work site staff, and professional support personnel for the purpose of communicating progress and/or implementing IEP goals and objectives
Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, research based interventions and best practices for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts
Assists with evaluation of student skills and data collection for monitoring student IEP goals
Intervenes in potential conflicts utilizing appropriate physical and/or therapeutic approaches for the purpose of defusing confrontations and minimizing disruptions
Prepares and maintains instructional materials, manuals and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing written reference; and/or meeting students' needs
Assists with the implementation of the behavior management plan (BIP) including behavior escalation, Crisis prevention intervention (CPI) and positive behavioral strategies under the direction of the teacher or related services faculty
Assists with escorting students to and from classes including loading and unloading of students from bus or other school vehicles
Serves as a daily supervisor of the student during events, activities, meals and other programming (e.g. daily walks/breaks, assemblies)
Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group settings for the purpose of reinforcing instructional, functional and vocational and IEP objectives
Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information related to job functions
Helps students develop, learn, and self-monitor social skills, executive functioning skills, and social emotional skills
Helps students with health related services as directed by school nurse which may include observing and recording individual student health needs
Maintains and respects confidentiality of student information
Performs other job related duties as assigned by direct supervisor
Adheres to Board of Education policies and procedures

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, reach, grasp, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, pull, and lift. Repetitive motions are required. The employee must lift and/or move up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat, cold, and humidity and inside and outside environmental conditions. with exposure to heat, cold, and humidity. The employee is frequently exposed to video displays. The employee will have contact with the students, staff, and the public which requires appropriate demeanor and apparel. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with frequent exposure to loud hallways, cafeterias, etc.

Application Procedure: Interested candidates must apply online. Click here to access the online application.

To learn more about Lake Forest High School, visit our website at www.lakeforestschools.org.

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