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Special Education Teaching Assistant JobID: 4589 Position Type: Teaching Assistant/Special Education Teaching Assistant Date Posted: 6/17/2026 Location: Windsor Elementary School Date Available: 08/17/2026 Closing Date: when filled Additional Information: Show/Hide Description: Arlington Heights School District 25 has an opening for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Special Education Teaching Assistant at Windsor Elementary School. Teaching Assistants provide support to our students with special education needs. Special Education Teachers will provide guidance to ensure that Teaching Assistants are implementing the Individualized Education Plans for students throughout their school day in general education classes, small group instruction, hallway transitions, lunch, recess and activities of daily living. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:45 am - 3:45 pm. Salary : $21.40/hour For a complete list of job duties and qualifications, please see the attached description. Qualifications: Must have a valid Illinois Paraprofessional License, Sub license, or PEL Have a genuine interest in students Ablility to effectively communicate with children and adults Application Procedure: Complete the online application and upload the following documents: a letter of interest resume three letters of recommendation All supporting documents should be electronically attached to your online application and addressed to: Kendra Perri Assistant Superintendent for Personnel & Planning Arlington Heights School District 25 1200 South Dunton Avenue Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005-3122 Faith's Law: Effective July 1, 2023, districts are required to conduct an Employee History Review (EHR) of prior employers to determine if they have been the subject of a sexual misconduct allegation, been discharged, been asked to resign, or were disciplined due to an adjudication or finding of sexual misconduct. Applicants who are offered a position will be required to affirm that they are not disqualified from employment for these reasons and to authorize this review. If you have any questions regarding this posting, please email personnel@sd25.org. Attachment(s):Benefits Special Ed TA Job Description Email To A Friend Print Version Openings as of 6/18/2026
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