Special Education Teacher Aide - K-8

Special Education Teacher Aide - K-8 JobID: 815 Position Type: Support Staff/Educational Support Professional Date Posted: 6/23/2026 Location: Roosevelt Middle School Date Available: 08/14/2026 Closing Date: Until Filled Additional Information: Show/Hide Position: Instructional Teacher Aide - Special Education Location: River Forest Public Schools, D90 Starting Date: August 14, 2026 Salary: $29,139 Benefits: IMRF Pension and sick leave. If selected, other benefits include medical, dental and life insurance, Roth, 403b and 457 investment options, flex spending, etc. Qualifications: (a) Illinois Valid Professional Educator License; or Educator License w/Stipulations with a Paraprofessional Endorsement. (b) Successful instructional aide experience is preferred in regular education or special education. The Special Education Teacher Aide collaborates with staff members throughout the school community to support children identified with special needs. As an integral part of the special education team, the paraprofessional works closely with their assigned special education teacher(s), related service providers, and general education faculty, as well as other aides and building staff as they attend to students' physical, personal, academic, social and emotional needs. D90 schools are inclusive learning environments. The Special Education Teacher Aides play a key role in students' success as they help students engage in learning activities and navigate peer relationships throughout their day. Specific duties & responsibilities are highly tailored to the needs of the individual students receiving aide support. While some students may need 1:1 support throughout their day, other students are provided additional support during identified times of the day & that assistance may be 1:1 or in a small group. Responsibilities of the Special Education Teacher Aide may include: Previewing and reinforcing classroom lessons & skills Assisting with instruction in small groups and 1:1 settings Facilitating positive peer interactions and relationships Utilizing school behavior management programs Assisting with students' executive functioning needs Supervision and support during lunch/recess and arrival/dismissal Attending to students' unique personal needs Establishing and maintaining positive, collaborative relationships with all stakeholders in support of creating a positive school community The Special Education Teacher Aide is to integrate D90 practices around equity and inclusivity into daily work and relationships with students, families, and colleagues. They will also attend to other duties as assigned by their Special Education Case Manager/Teacher, Building Principal, Director of Special Education or Superintendent. Application: Apply online at www.district90.org. Internal candidates: Please submit a resume and letter of interest directly to the school principal. As an equal opportunity employer, it is the policy of the River Forest Public Schools, District 90, to not discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment. District 90 values a talented and diverse workforce, and will attempt to recruit and hire minority employees. NOTE: Please do not send hard copies of supporting documentation, i.e. cover letters, resumes, licensure, etc. to River Forest Schools District 90; instead, upload these materials onto the online job application system for proper processing. Attachment(s):Enter file description Email To A Friend Print Version Openings as of 7/15/2026