Teaching Assistant - 5.75 hours per day

Position Type:
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant
Date Posted:
8/7/2026
Location:
Manchester Elementary
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
When filled
Position/Title: Teacher Assistant
Reports to: Building Principal
Work coordinated by : Classroom teacher(s)
Qualifications: • Must be at least 19 years of age. • High school diploma or equivalent required. • Hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Illinois Paraprofessional Educator License (ELS-PARA) issued by the Illinois State Board of Education ISBE), which requires one of the following: Completion of at least 60 semester hours of college coursework; An associate degree or higher from an accredited institution; or A qualifying score on the ETS ParaPro Assessment, as established by ISBE
General Responsibilities: Assists certified special education staff in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) by providing instructional, behavioral, communication, social-emotional, functional, and personal care support to students with disabilities. Supports students in accessing instruction in the least restrictive environment while promoting independence and dignity.
Duties:

1. Supports students in accessing the general education curriculum and educational environment through the implementation of accommodations, modifications, and specialized supports identified in the IEP.
2. Provides individualized or small-group instructional support to students with disabilities as assigned.
3. Assists students with organization, communication, mobility, behavior regulation, sensory needs, and functional skills as identified in their IEPs.
4. Provides personal care, feeding, toileting, lifting, positioning, and health-related support when required by student needs and district procedures.
5. Implements behavior intervention plans (BIPs), safety plans, and positive behavior supports under the direction of licensed staff.
6. Collects and documents data related to IEP goals, behavior plans, and student progress.
7. Assists students in using assistive technology, augmentative communication systems, adaptive equipment, and specialized instructional materials.
8. Supports students during inclusion, community-based instruction, vocational training, transportation transitions, and other educational activities identified in the student's IEP.
9. Promotes student independence, self-advocacy, confidence, and social-emotional development by providing positive reinforcement and only the level of support necessary for student success.
10. Assists licensed staff with evaluations, observations, progress monitoring, and other IEP implementation activities as assigned.
11. Supports students during classroom instruction, transitions, emergency drills, assemblies, lunch, recess, community-based instruction, vocational activities, field trips, and other school activities.
12. Maintains confidentiality regarding student records and disability-related information.
13. Communicates observations regarding student performance, behavior, health, safety, and other significant concerns to supervising staff in a timely manner.
14. Participates in required training related to disabilities, behavior supports, crisis prevention, student health procedures, and district initiatives.
15. Maintains active supervision of assigned students and follows district procedures to promote student safety at all times.
16. Implements positive behavior supports, Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), de-escalation strategies, and other student support procedures in accordance with student plans, district policies, and applicable laws and regulations.
17. Complies with all applicable district policies and procedures and local, state, and federal laws governing the performance of assigned duties.
18. Reports concerns involving student safety, accidents, injuries, theft, property damage, or other significant incidents to the appropriate supervisor immediately.
19. Arrives on time and fulfills assigned responsibilities throughout the workday.
20. Performs other duties assigned by the principal or designee that are consistent with the position.

Terms of employment: 178 days per year (190 with paid holidays)
Salary:
Base is $16.25 per hour. Can increase with education and experience.
Benefits:
There are no benefits for part-time positions
Health/Life/Dental Insurance with full time positions
Application Procedure:
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