Teaching Assistant - 5.75 hours per day

Teaching Assistant - 5.75 hours per day JobID: 1566 Position Type: Support Staff/Teacher Assistant Date Posted: 7/17/2026 Location: Manchester Elementary Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: When filled Additional Information: Show/Hide 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 classroom teachers and other certified staff in implementing academic, behavioral, and social-emotional interventions through the district's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Provides supplemental instructional support to individual students and small groups to promote student achievement while fostering a safe, organized, and inclusive learning environment. Duties: Collaborates with classroom teachers and intervention staff to support implementation of Tier II and Tier III interventions through the district's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Provides supplemental academic, behavioral, and social-emotional interventions to individual students and small groups under the direction of certified staff. Implements instructional activities and intervention plans developed by classroom teachers and other certified staff. Reinforces classroom instruction and targeted intervention strategies. Assists with universal screening, progress monitoring, and intervention data collection as assigned. Documents student participation, performance, and progress in intervention programs. Assists students in using instructional technology, classroom materials, and other learning resources. Supports classroom instruction, centers, independent work, and small-group learning activities. Encourages positive student behavior, engagement, independence, and confidence through positive reinforcement. Implements classroom behavior supports and intervention strategies under the direction of certified staff and in accordance with district procedures. Supports students during classroom instruction, transitions, emergency drills, assemblies, lunch, recess, field trips, and other school activities. Maintains confidentiality regarding student information. Communicates observations regarding student academic performance, behavior, attendance, safety, and other significant concerns to supervising staff. Participates in required professional learning and district training. Maintains active supervision of assigned students and follows district procedures to promote student safety at all times. Complies with all district policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and federal laws governing the performance of assigned duties. Reports concerns involving student safety, accidents, injuries, theft, property damage, or other significant incidents to the appropriate supervisor immediately. Arrives on time and fulfills assigned responsibilities throughout the workday. Performs other duties assigned by the principal or designee consistent with the position. Terms of employment: 178 days per year (190 with paid holidays) Evaluation: By the principal or his/her designee with input from appropriate certified staff. 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: Apply Online Email To A Friend Print Version Openings as of 7/18/2026