Special Education Teaching Assistant - Elementary School

Special Education Teaching Assistant - Elementary School JobID: 10014 Position Type: Support Staff/Teaching Assistant - Special Education Date Posted: 6/16/2026 Location: Emerson Elementary Additional Information: Show/Hide Hours/Day: 6.5 (full-time) Work days/year: 178 2026-2027 School Year Hourly rate determined by CEA collective bargaining agreement. Starting Hourly Rate: Grade LTA, $17.23 base hourly rate $19.23 (if assigned to a high needs classroom) $23.23 (if assigned to a high needs classroom and completion of a 40-hour training program for the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) through Relias Academy). Training information can be found at https://reliasacademy.com/rls/store/courses/registered-behavior-technician-series-v-2/_/A-product-p560606 Medical Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield HM0 80/20 cost share Dental Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield 80/20 cost share Vision Insurance: VSP 100% employee cost Position: Special Education Teaching Assistant Reports to: Classroom Teacher/ Building Principal Summary of Position: The Special Education Aide assists teachers in meeting the needs of special education students. The primary focus is to assist and enhance the educational process of students with disabilities in both instructional and non-instructional activities. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and /or ability required. LICENSURE: The State of Illinois requires Special Education Teaching Assistants to have one of the following: Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) Current Illinois Substitute Teaching License Current Illinois Educator License with Stipulations Endorsed-Paraprofessional Educator (If you do not already hold a Teaching/Substitute License):The requirements are: Associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution; 60 semester hours of coursework from a regionally accredited institution; High school diploma, or equivalent + 480 or higher on the ETS Parapro test; High school diploma, or equivalent + 4 or higher on the ACT WorkKeys Applied Math and Workplace Documents? Current Illinois Short Term Approval (STA) - Paraprofessional:The requirements are: Minimum Age - 19 years old, Application in ELIS ($50 application fee), Proof of High School Graduation - copy of diploma, copy of transcript showing graduation date, GED, etc For more information on how to apply to obtain the STA please reference the attached file. If you have any question regarding obtaining a Licensure please contact: DuPage Regional Office of Education, Licensure Division 421 N. County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187 630-407-5800 cert@dupageroe.org Job Requirements: Current State of Illinois Paraprofessional (Aide) Approval, Educator License with Stipulations, Professional Educator License, or Substitute License. Have the ability to work effectively with children. Have the ability to function within the framework of the school environment. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Working knowledge of: Computers and basic programs. Child guidance principles and practices. Behavior management and positive reinforcement. Classroom procedures and appropriate conduct. Basic record keeping methods. Typical Duties: Assist with providing a variety of activities for a balanced program of instruction, giving students opportunity to observe, question and investigate. Reinforce information and instructions following a lesson. Works with students individually or in small groups in academic studies, basic life skills and other assigned instruction. Implements behavior modification plans and procedures designed for individual students when necessary. Maintain confidentiality regarding students. Maintain positive relationships with all students, school staff and parents. Observes and records student's progress. Assists individual or groups of students during activities includi…