Lake Forest School Districts 67 & 115: Providing K-12 public education and student support services.
High school diploma or equivalent required; paraprofessional/educator or substitute license required. Supports classroom instruction, supervises students, collects data, and may assist with feeding/toileting; preferred experience with students with disabilities and nonviolent crisis prevention training.
TrueNorth Educational Cooperative 804: Provides specialized education services and support to member school districts.
Support students with special needs, implement behavior and instructional strategies, collect data, assist in crisis intervention; requires Illinois paraprofessional or substitute teacher license, Type B school bus permit (or obtain within 6 months), background check, physician statement, and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training.
Skokie School District 68: Provides public PreK-8 education for students in Skokie.
Provide instructional assistance and classroom management support. Must hold a valid Illinois Paraprofessional license (or substitute teaching or Professional Educator's license). Previous experience preferred; able to receive direction.
HOPE Christian Schools: A network of tuition-free, Christ-centered K-12 schools.
Support classroom instruction, supervise students, maintain records; high school diploma required; associate degree preferred; teaching credential preferred; experience with youth and families valued.
Woodridge Elementary School District 68: Public school district providing K-8 education in Woodridge, Illinois
Paraprofessional educator license with stipulations required; support students in classroom and small groups, record observations and IEP progress, assist with mobility/self-care and Medicaid logging.
Community Unit School District 201: Provides K-12 public education and student support services.
Paraprofessional license required; at least 19 years old and must meet one of: associate's degree, 60 semester hours, HS/GED + ETS Parapro ≥460, or HS/GED + ACT WorkKeys scores of 4 in Applied Math and Reading for Information.
Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School: Therapeutic school for students with emotional and behavioral challenges.
Bachelor's degree required; Illinois State Certification Type 39 within 90 days; experience with students with emotional disabilities/autism preferred; strengths-based approach and flexibility.
Oak Park Elementary School District 97: Operates public PK-8 schools in Oak Park, Illinois.
Provide classroom and individual student support in special education, implement behavior plans, observe and record progress, operate assistive equipment, maintain confidentiality. High school diploma required; Associate's degree preferred; Illinois educator/substitute/paraprofessional license required.
Frontline, copy machine, computers, assistive technology, OT and PT devices
Arlington Heights School District 25: Provides K-8 public education services in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Valid Illinois Paraprofessional License, Sub license, or PEL required; strong interest in students, effective communication with children and adults, and ability to implement IEPs and assist with daily school activities. Full-time, Mon–Fri 8:45 am–3:45 pm.
The Chicago Lighthouse: Empowering individuals who are blind, visually impaired, and disabled.
ISBE para-professional certificate required; special education experience preferred. Assist with IEP goals, collect behavioral data, support mobility and activities of daily living, and participate in meetings and reports.
Community Consolidated School District 59: Provides public K-8 education services in Illinois.
ELS (PARA) license required; experience with children on the autism spectrum preferred; school-year position (10 months) with 7-hour day; eligible for IMRF, paid holidays, and medical/dental benefits.
Special Education Teaching Assistant - Elementary School
Wheaton, Illinois, United States
$17-$23/hrOnsiteFull Time
Wheaton Warrenville Unit School District 200: Operates public K-12 schools in Wheaton and Warrenville.
Must hold Illinois paraprofessional/educator approval or substitute/PEL; ability to work with children, implement behavior plans, assist with instruction and personal care; lift and transfer students.
Milwaukee Academy of Science: Operates a K-12 public charter school with STEM curriculum.
High school diploma required; associate degree or 60 college credits preferred. Responsible for supervising students, assisting with instruction and clerical tasks, tutoring, supporting technology use, and aiding special education integration.
Indian Prairie School District 204: Provides public K-12 education and student support services.
Must speak Russian and teach approved curriculum in English or a designated second language, assess student progress, maintain records, collaborate with staff, and support bilingual education.
Helping Hand: Provides education and residential care for individuals with disabilities.
High school diploma/GED and ISBE Paraprofessional Certification required; two years of special education experience preferred. Requires organizational, communication, multitasking, and crisis-management skills.
Kenneth Young Center: A nonprofit provider of comprehensive outpatient behavioral health and community support services.
Must be 18 or older, have middle school experience, use typical electronic office equipment, and lift 25 pounds. Spanish or Polish proficiency is preferred.
North Boone Community Unit School District 200: Operates public K-12 schools in northern Illinois.
Spanish bilingual proficiency and Illinois paraprofessional approval required; approval requires at least 60 college credit hours or passing the ParaPro Praxis test. Collaborative work with teachers and parents required.
Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C: Operates public schools and provides student educational services.
Paraprofessional license or teaching license options; requires 60 college hours or associate degree or passing paraprofessional assessments; pre-employment checks; ability to assist in special education.
North Central College: A college providing instruction and laboratory support services to undergraduate students.
Must be currently enrolled at North Central College and have completed PHYS 131/132 with grade A–C; federal work-study eligible; available ~4–5 hours/week.