Position Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in individual, small-group, or large-group instruction under teacher supervision.
• If assigned to work with students with special needImplement accommodations and supports specified in students' IEPss.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation and Benefits

• 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 a teacher or paraprofessional

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.

  Position Pay Range:  Teacher Contract - Salary Schedules

  Position Benefit information: Teacher Contract - Benefits

  Candidates may contact:  John Jonen, Special Education Dept. Chair at jjonen@d211.org

Township High School District 211 is a regular school district located in Cook County with 7 schools, 828 teachers and 12,589 students. Total Revenue is $351,763,000 and is trending up. Township High School District 211 spends $24,326 per student per year on instruction.