Special Education: Teacher Assistant at East Maine School District 63 in Des Plaines, IL

Job description

Serving 3,700 PreK through 8th-grade students on Chicago's near North Shore, our diverse, progressive district puts students and staff first. Explore our career opportunities - supported by competitive compensation that may be higher than you're currently earning, excellent benefits, and a work environment that takes professional development and advancement seriously. We're conveniently located and easy to reach! 30 Hrs 60 Hrs 90 Hrs BA Step 1 $25,463.34 $26,813.90 $28,260.38 $29,728.91 Step 2 $25,772.04 $27,138.04 $28,604.36 $30,089.43 Step 3 $26,284.70 $27,680.47 $29,174.36 $30,691.40 Step 4 $26,809.49 $28,231.72 $29,757.58 $31,303.28 The position of the Special Education Teacher Assistant was established for the purposes of working with individual and/or small groups of students under the direction of a licensed teacher in the supervision and instructional support of students; assisting students by modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments; following educational and specific behavioral plans; modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with students and staff; and assisting students by providing for special health care needs. See the attached job description or our Human Resources page for additional information. Position type: Support Staff / Special Education Assistant School / site: Gemini Middle School Date available: 10/12/2026 Closing date: Open Until Filled Attachments: Teacher Assistant Special Education Job Description.pdf