Special Education Teaching Assistant afternoon

Overview

Position Type:
Support Staff/ Teaching Assistant - Special Education

Date Posted: 1/22/2026

Location:

Washington Elementary

District:
Community Unit School District 200

Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL);
Current Illinois Substitute Teaching License;
Current Illinois Educator License with Stipulations Endorsed-Paraprofessional Educator (if you do not already hold a Teaching/Substitute License, see Licensure for details).

Hours/Day: 6.5 (full-time);
Work days/year: 178;  School Year. Hourly rate determined by CEA collective bargaining agreement. Starting Hourly Rate:
Grade LTA, $16.81 base hourly rate; $18.81 (if assigned to a high needs classroom); $22.81 (if assigned to a high needs classroom and completion of a 40-hour training program for the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) through Relias Academy). Training information can be found at Relias Academy. Medical Insurance: BCBS 80/20;
Dental Insurance: BCBS 80/20;
Vision Insurance: VSP 100% employee cost.

The Special Education Aide assists teachers in meeting the needs of special education students. The primary focus is to assist and enhance the educational process of students with disabilities in both instructional and non-instructional activities. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
• Current Illinois Substitute Teaching License
• Current Illinois Educator License with Stipulations Endorsed-Paraprofessional Educator
  • The requirements are:
    
    Associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution; 60 semester hours of coursework from a regionally accredited institution;
    High school diploma, or equivalent + 480 or higher on the ETS Parapro test;
    High school diploma, or equivalent + 4 or higher on the ACT Work Keys Applied Math and Workplace Documents
• Current Short Term Approval (STA) - Paraprofessional
  • The requirements are:
    
    Minimum Age - 19 years old;
    Application in ELIS ($50 application fee);
    Proof of High School Graduation - copy of diploma, copy of transcript showing graduation date, GED, etc.
  • For more information on how to apply to obtain the STA please reference the attached file.

• Current State of Illinois Paraprofessional (Aide) Approval, Educator License with Stipulations, Professional Educator License, or Substitute License.

• Have the ability to work effectively with children.
• Have the ability to function within the framework of the school environment.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computers and basic programs; child guidance principles and practices; behavior management and positive reinforcement; classroom procedures and appropriate conduct; basic record keeping methods.

• Assist with providing a variety of activities for a balanced program of instruction, giving students opportunities to observe, question and investigate.
• Reinforce information and instructions following a lesson.
• Work with students individually or in small groups in academic studies, basic life skills and other assigned instruction.
• Implement behavior modification plans and procedures designed for individual students when necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students; maintain positive relationships with all students, school staff and parents.
• Observe and record student progress.
• Assist individual or groups of students during activities including recess, lunch and getting children safely on and off bus.
• Assist with hygiene and toileting activities which might include transferring and lifting students; sanitize classroom and equipment using approved materials.

• Assist with providing a variety of activities for a balanced program of instruction, giving students opportunity to observe, question and investigate.
• Reinforce information and instructions following a lesson.
• Works with students individually or in small groups in academic studies, basic life skills and other assigned instruction.
• Implements behavior modification plans and procedures designed for individual students when necessary.
• Maintain…