Teacher Assistant- Multilingual

Teacher Assistant
- Multilingual

Township High School District 211

Teacher Assistants play a vital role in the educational team, supporting teachers and students to ensure a positive, productive learning environment. This position involves working alongside professional colleagues to enhance classroom instruction and provide individualized or small‑group support for students, including English language learners and those with special needs.

• Assist in individual, small‑group, or large‑group instruction under teacher supervision.
• If assigned to work with students with special needs, implement accommodations and supports specified in students’ IEPs.
• Facilitate classroom routines and provide additional support to facilitate instruction and learning, including organizing materials.
• Communicate effectively with teachers, students, and staff to support learning objectives.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all students.

• Possess or have the ability to acquire appropriate licensure in Illinois to serve as a paraprofessional
  • Paraprofessionals meet qualifications by possessing either of the following:
    • A short‑term approval as a paraprofessional (Reference this ISBE document for information)
    • A paraprofessional educator endorsement (Reference this ISBE document for information)
    • A substitute teacher license (Reference this ISBE document for information)
    • A professional educator license
• Prior experience in an educational or child‑care setting is beneficial
• Ability to work collaboratively and follow teacher instructions.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to maintaining professionalism, punctuality, and confidentiality.
• Willingness to complete required licensure and training, including Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).
• Ability to meet physical requirements, such as assisting with mobility needs when necessary.
• Ability to speak Spanish is required.

• Competitive hourly wage based with a starting rate on the Teacher Assistant Salary Schedule at Step 0 with no experience as a teacher or paraprofessional or Step 1 with one or more years of experience as Activity.
• Comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees.

Teacher Contract - Salary Schedules

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• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Education and Training
• Education Administration Programs

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