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  • Future Teaching Positions

    Urbana School District #116 3.2company rating

    Graduate assistant job in Urbana, IL

    Are you interested in being considered for future teaching opportunities in Urbana School District but you don't see a job posting right for you? If so, you can apply through this posting. By appyling here, you will add your application to a general pool that administrators will be able to review. When you apply, you will have the opportunity to select levels, content, and other areas such as administrative or leadership, that reflect your interests and licensure. Please note that by applying to this posting, you are not applying to any or all actual future postings in your areas of interest. If a position becomes available later that is of interest to you, you will still need to apply for that specific posting in order to be considered. However, administrators might check this Future Teaching Positions pool to find additional qualified applicants for a specific posting. In doing so, they might locate your application and reach out to you to inform you of a specific posting and encourage you to apply. Best of luck in your career search!
    $47k-65k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Teaching Assistant/Teaching Associate Professor - Health & Kinesiology

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Il 4.6company rating

    Graduate assistant job in Urbana, IL

    The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (********************* and the Department of Health and Kinesiology (************************** located in the College of Applied Health Sciences, seek to hire a dynamic faculty member with a background in Kinesiology or related fields. This is an in-person, full time, 9-month, non-tenure track position at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor or Teaching Associate Professor (commensurate with experience). Appointment at the rank of Teaching Associate Professor requires candidates to meet the University's expectations for promotion to this rank. The candidate will teach a wide variety of in-person and online courses for both undergraduate and graduate students. Primary areas of teaching interest include Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Health; Foundations and Careers in Kinesiology; Musculoskeletal Anatomy; Motor Development and Control; Contemporary Issues in Sport; Research Methods in Health and Kinesiology; and other courses based on department needs. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will also have a small amount of time allocated to research and service responsibilities. Qualifications Required: Successful candidates must have a PhD or equivalent degree in Kinesiology or a related field. Preferred: * Demonstrated experience in teaching at the university level, in-person and/or online instruction * Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex concepts clearly to students. * Experience with Canvas learning management system or comparable e-learning platforms * Ability to supervise teaching assistants * Demonstrated involvement in scholarly activity, such as publications or presentations in kinesiology or related fields * Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments * Ability and interest in interdisciplinary collaboration Salary: Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, with a 9-month budgeted salary range for the position is $75,000 to $85,000 at the Teaching Assistant Professor level and $80,000 to $90,000 at the Teaching Associate Professor level. Although this is a 9-month appointment, salary is paid out over 12 months. The position includes an attractive benefits package. Responsibilities The successful candidate will: * Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Department of Health and Kinesiology with an estimated teaching load of six courses a year * Oversee and coordinate teaching assistants in large-enrollment courses * Develop, update, and deliver course content using inclusive, evidence-based teaching strategies across in-person and online modalities * Contribute to the department's curriculum development, innovation, and program assessment efforts as requested by the department * Engage in scholarly activities related to kinesiology or related field * Assist in advising and mentoring students, supporting their academic, professional, and personal development * Participate in service activities within the department, college, university, possibly including committee work, outreach, and student engagement initiatives * Foster a learning environment that supports diverse student populations and promotes an enriched, inclusive learning experience. Appointment Information The expected start date is August 16, 2026. Application Procedures & Deadline Information To apply, create a candidate profile at ************************ and select the position for which you are applying (********************************************************************************* then upload all required documents, including: * Cover letter * Curriculum vitae * Teaching statement (up to two pages) * A list of names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers for at least three references. Candidates will be informed before references are contacted. To ensure full consideration, applications must be completed and received by 6PM (CST), Monday, 24 November 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately afterwards. However, the position will remain open until filled. Requisition ID: 1033406 Apply at: ************************ For additional information, please contact Search Committee Chair, Assistant Professor Emerson Sebastião at *********************. General Information: The Department of Health and Kinesiology (HK, ************************** The mission of the Department is to advance and disseminate knowledge related to health, rehabilitation, and human movement using an interdisciplinary approach. Through the integration of high-quality research, instruction, and outreach programs, faculty scholars within HK are leading initiatives that address pressing concerns of our diverse society such as prevention and management of chronic disease as well as maintenance of health and well-being across the lifespan. HK hosts a diverse group of faculty, students, and staff (*********************************** working and learning in a collegial and collaborative environment. HK offers BS degrees in Community Health, Interdisciplinary Health, and Kinesiology; MS and PhD degrees in Community Health and Kinesiology; Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Health Administration (MHA), and Master of Science in Health Technology (MSHT). More than 1,700 undergraduate and 200 graduate students are enrolled in the Department. Most undergraduate students continue their education in professional allied health or graduate degree programs, and most doctoral graduates attain positions in academia or industry. The recently renovated Freer Hall Lab includes a variety of new laboratory space totaling ~38,000 feet that includes several wet and dry space laboratories, office spaces for students and faculty, and common areas designed for meetings and collaboration. The research laboratories include two biochemistry and cell culture laboratories, equipped with centrifuges, biosafety cabinets, chemical fume hoods, incubators, -20 degree Celsius freezers, flammable refrigerators, water purification system, and lab benches with vacuum and compressed air connectors. The three biospecimen collection sites include phlebotomy chairs and hospital beds designed for long-term studies. The metabolic testing laboratory is equipped with an isokinetic dynamometer for measuring muscle strength (HUMAC Norm), two treadmills, and a metabolic cart (Parvo). There is also a body composition lab equipped with several ultrasound machines and a DXA for measuring body composition. Other facilities include a fully equipped metabolic kitchen and an observation room. The College of Applied Health Sciences (AHS, ************************** The mission of AHS is to promote culturally relevant individual and community health and well-being across the lifespan, facilitate optimal living with disability, and foster the development of livable communities in a diverse society through learning, discovery, and engagement. The College enrolls 2,234 undergraduates and 408 graduate students in its three academic departments: Health & Kinesiology (************************** Recreation, Sport & Tourism (************************** Speech & Hearing Science (************************** Each department is highly ranked in national surveys. Within AHS are also the Center on Health, Aging and Disability (CHAD); the Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES); and the Chez Veterans Center. Our college has documented strengths in the study of lifestyle behaviors such as exercise and nutrition, lifestyle interventions, microbiome, aging, human performance, falls and fall prevention, assistive technologies to improve communication, brain imaging, and community and organizational development. We recently dedicated a new College research facility, the McKechnie Family LIFE Home. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC, *********************: Established in 1867, UIUC is a land-grant, Research 1 institution that has established an international reputation as an educational community ideally suited for excellence in scholarship and research across the academic spectrum. Illinois is a recognized leader in national and international education. With an international student enrollment of over 12,000 in 2024-25, Illinois ranks second in the nation among public colleges and universities and includes students from over 120 countries. More than 1,600 students studied abroad in 2024-25, and around 300 programs are offered each year in 50 countries around the globe. The University is home to internationally recognized facilities and interdisciplinary programs including: Institute for Genomic Biology (*********************** Beckman Institute (****************************** National Center for Supercomputing Applications (************************ Division of Nutritional Sciences (****************************** Neuroscience Program (*********************************** The Illinois Health Sciences Institute, Center on Social and Behavioral Sciences, and the Discovery Partners Institute (located in Chicago) offer many research support services and outreach opportunities to healthcare systems such as Mayo Clinic, OSF HealthCare, and Carle Hospital, industry, and community. The Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology offers opportunities for affiliation or formal appointment (including laboratory space) with several relevant research groups including Brain Connectivity and Networks, and Neurotechnology for Memory and Cognition, among others. The Biomedical Imaging Center supports new 7T human and 9T small animal magnetic resonance imagers. Innovative interdisciplinary graduate programs in neuroscience and nutrition offer opportunities for collaboration and student recruitment. The Cancer Center at Illinois initiates and harnesses the combined power of engineering and basic sciences to transform cancer research, detection, and treatment. The National Center for Supercomputing Applications is a leader in advanced computing, software, data, networking, and visualization resources. These resources and more provide a fertile environment for cutting-edge health technology research. With an undergraduate enrollment of 35,000 and a graduate enrollment of over 20,000 students in more than 100 disciplines, Illinois is among the top five universities in the country in the number of earned doctorates awarded each year. The quality of our students is very high. We are leaders in technology and our employee and alumni innovations have been extraordinary. YouTube, Netscape, medical MRI screening, the LED, and the plasma screen used in televisions and computers are just a few discoveries created by our faculty and alumni. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, UIUC led all universities with a novel and aggressive non-invasive saliva testing program which served as a model for the country. The University of Illinois offers generous employee benefits including health insurance and retirement programs. In addition, we also offer our employees tuition waivers and other development opportunities for personal and professional growth, including a Dual Career Academic Couples Hiring Program. We value our employees and seek to foster an inclusive workplace. The Champaign-Urbana Community: Home of the University of Illinois flagship campus, Champaign-Urbana (******************************************* is a 'micro-urban' community (****************************** with a population of ~226,000 in the metro area located in east central Illinois. It is conveniently located between Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Louis and has its own airport and train service. Combining natural Midwest beauty and cultural resources typically found in much larger metropolitan areas, Champaign-Urbana is friendly, livable, easy to navigate, affordable and has an excellent public-school system. There is a 'work-life' balance here that gives faculty ample time for both scholarship and family pursuits devoid of the hassles of large city life. The average commute time is less than 15 minutes. The Champaign-Urbana area offers a range of businesses, recreation, and culture unmatched by other communities its size, due in large part to the presence of the University of Illinois. Whether you're looking to raise a family, enjoy the outdoors, partake in a variety of cultural activities, enjoy the excitement of Big 10 sports, or become part of the University of Illinois community, Champaign-Urbana has something to offer you. The University of Illinois has an active and successful dual-career partner placement program and a strong commitment to work-life balance and family-friendly programs for faculty and staff (***************************************************************** The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at ************, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu. Requisition ID: 1033406 Job Category: Faculty Apply at: *************************
    $80k-90k yearly 52d ago
  • HS Part-Time Teaching Assistant

    Illinois Association of School 3.8company rating

    Graduate assistant job in Warrensburg, IL

    Teaching Assistant for classroom teachers. Qualifications We are looking for a candidate who has expertise and experience in working with classroom teachers and with students that struggle academically. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively, manage conflict, demonstrate good problem solving skills, and take initiative. Salary/Benefits 17.50 per hour. Hours are approximately 8am-2pm How to Apply *************************************************************************************************** Email interest to ******************* or call ************ Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page *************************************************************************************************** Email Address ******************* School District Warrensburg-Latham CUSD11 ILearn Link ILearn Report Card Link District Report Card Job Posting Date 11/5/2025 Start Date N/A
    $27k-38k yearly est. Easy Apply 40d ago
  • Substitute Teaching Assistant

    Nexus Family Healing 4.4company rating

    Graduate assistant job in Onarga, IL

    Job DescriptionDescription: Nexus Family Healing is hiring Substitute Teaching Assistants for Grand Prairie School at our Onarga, IL location! Nexus-Onarga Family Healing is located approximately 30 miles south of Kankakee and 45 miles north of Champaign-Urbana, just a few miles off of I-57 on a historic site in Onarga, IL. Nexus Onarga provides boys ages 10 to 20 years old a structured, homelike environment where they can safely address a variety of unhealthy behaviors and mental health issues as well as childhood trauma. Nexus Onarga youth attend our onsite private, therapeutic Grand Prairie School which offers special education with small classes for grades 5th-12th. At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity. Benefits of the Substitute Teaching Assistant position at Nexus-Onarga: Flexible Scheduling - on call or prescheduled days available year-round! Endless training on mental health & trauma informed care Ongoing support of a team of trained & experienced professionals Internal advancement opportunities available with further education Employee Referral Bonus program Work Schedule & Salary: Salary starts at $17-$18 per hour based on prior years of experience as a Paraprofessional. Schedule: As needed Basis; Monday-Friday 7a-3:30p with year-round school schedule Work Environment: Must be able to assist staff in physical and non-physical interventions with residents. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100+ pounds with assistance. Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time (2-4 hours). Must be able to twist, bend and stretch in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities within a school. The Substitute Teaching Assistant supports faculty in student learning and helps supervise students in both educational and residential settings. Primary responsibilities: Provide educational assistance to clients within a classroom setting. Provide one-on-one instructional support based on lesson plans. Communicate with students professionally and compassionately. Help maintain a safe, supportive learning environment. Deliver lessons and assist with assignments in the teacher's absence. Prepare classroom materials and handouts. Assist with attendance and progress records. Supervise study halls and classrooms as needed. Collaborate with teachers to support classroom goals. Request classroom supplies as needed. Support student treatment plans and IEPs. Provide client supervision and mentorship. Monitor student behavior, redirect as needed, and assist with restraints when necessary. Support student transport to and from residential units. Promote respect for diversity across all identities and backgrounds. Serve as a compassionate, respectful, and professional role model. Continuously build knowledge in child and adolescent development to support positive youth growth. Ensure student resident safety and collaborate with co-workers to maintain an environment that is positive, respectful, clean, and safe. Ensure safety compliance across classrooms, school grounds, residential areas, and off-campus activities. Administer First Aid/CPR and follow emergency protocols. Maintain professional boundaries with student residents. Uphold privacy and confidentiality per Nexus policies. Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required by Nexus. Understand and support the Nexus philosophy and treatment modalities. Requirements: Required Education and Licensure: Minimum 21 years of age High School diploma or GED is required. Valid driver's license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements. Must have an ISBE (Illinois State Board of Education) Paraprofessional Educator Endorsement (ELS PARA) or obtain upon hire prior to start date. Preferred Experience: Previous classroom support experience. At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith. Our ICARE Values: Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM! When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives - including your own!
    $17-18 hourly 7d ago
  • Substitute Teaching Assistant

    Nexus Treatment

    Graduate assistant job in Onarga, IL

    Nexus Family Healing is hiring Substitute Teaching Assistants for Grand Prairie School at our Onarga, IL location! Nexus-Onarga Family Healing is located approximately 30 miles south of Kankakee and 45 miles north of Champaign-Urbana, just a few miles off of I-57 on a historic site in Onarga, IL. Nexus Onarga provides boys ages 10 to 20 years old a structured, homelike environment where they can safely address a variety of unhealthy behaviors and mental health issues as well as childhood trauma. Nexus Onarga youth attend our onsite private, therapeutic Grand Prairie School which offers special education with small classes for grades 5th-12th. At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity. Benefits of the Substitute Teaching Assistant position at Nexus-Onarga: * Flexible Scheduling - on call or prescheduled days available year-round! * Endless training on mental health & trauma informed care * Ongoing support of a team of trained & experienced professionals * Internal advancement opportunities available with further education * Employee Referral Bonus program Work Schedule & Salary: * Salary starts at $17-$18 per hour based on prior years of experience as a Paraprofessional. * Schedule: As needed Basis; Monday-Friday 7a-3:30p with year-round school schedule Work Environment: * Must be able to assist staff in physical and non-physical interventions with residents. * Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100+ pounds with assistance. * Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time (2-4 hours). * Must be able to twist, bend and stretch in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities within a school. The Substitute Teaching Assistant supports faculty in student learning and helps supervise students in both educational and residential settings. Primary responsibilities: Provide educational assistance to clients within a classroom setting. * Provide one-on-one instructional support based on lesson plans. * Communicate with students professionally and compassionately. * Help maintain a safe, supportive learning environment. * Deliver lessons and assist with assignments in the teacher's absence. * Prepare classroom materials and handouts. * Assist with attendance and progress records. * Supervise study halls and classrooms as needed. * Collaborate with teachers to support classroom goals. * Request classroom supplies as needed. * Support student treatment plans and IEPs. Provide client supervision and mentorship. * Monitor student behavior, redirect as needed, and assist with restraints when necessary. * Support student transport to and from residential units. * Promote respect for diversity across all identities and backgrounds. * Serve as a compassionate, respectful, and professional role model. * Continuously build knowledge in child and adolescent development to support positive youth growth. Ensure student resident safety and collaborate with co-workers to maintain an environment that is positive, respectful, clean, and safe. * Ensure safety compliance across classrooms, school grounds, residential areas, and off-campus activities. * Administer First Aid/CPR and follow emergency protocols. * Maintain professional boundaries with student residents. * Uphold privacy and confidentiality per Nexus policies. * Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required by Nexus. * Understand and support the Nexus philosophy and treatment modalities. Requirements Required Education and Licensure: * Minimum 21 years of age * High School diploma or GED is required. * Valid driver's license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements. * Must have an ISBE (Illinois State Board of Education) Paraprofessional Educator Endorsement (ELS PARA) or obtain upon hire prior to start date. Preferred Experience: * Previous classroom support experience. At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith. Our ICARE Values: * Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches * Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern * Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly * Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate * Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM! When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives - including your own! Salary Description $17-$18 per hour
    $17-18 hourly 60d+ ago
  • Special Ed Teaching Assistant - Cross-Cat and/or Individual TA (6 hours)

    Decatur Public Schools 4.3company rating

    Graduate assistant job in Decatur, IL

    Teaching Assistant/Special Ed Teaching Assistant (High-Needs School) Date Available: 01/05/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide Requirements: Must be willing and able to lift, position, toilet, feed and physically restrain students at a danger to self or others; implement lessons and collect data under the direction of a licensed teacher. Must be licensed as a paraprofessional in the state of Illinois. Position is part of a collective bargaining agreement. Contract can be found here. Benefits are outlined in the contract. Additional information can be found here. Attachment(s): * DFTA Salary 25-28.pdf * Teaching Assistant.docx
    $27k-32k yearly est. 5d ago
  • Substitute Teaching Assistant

    Urbana School District #116 3.2company rating

    Graduate assistant job in Urbana, IL

    Urbana School District 116 TITLE: Substitute Teaching Assistant SUPERVISOR: Director of Human Resources, Building Principals, and Assistant Principals JOB SUMMARY: Under general direction of the Director of Human Resources, Principals, and Assistant Principals, the Substitute Teaching Assistant works under the supervision of the Special Education and/or Classroom Teacher in the absence of the regular Teaching Assistant, assisting students with academics, behaviors, and other general supports. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The successful Substitute Teaching Assistant: Provide assistance to students to help develop their independence. Assist in carrying out lessons to students as arranged by the teacher, including working with students on an individual or small group basis. Make needed adaptations and accommodations for students' academic programming in general education classes as developed by the special education or classroom teacher. Follow each student's individual behavioral plan as well as the classroom behavior management plan as assigned. Provide for special needs of individual students, including lifting, hygiene, and restroom assistance if necessary. Assist the teacher in maintaining a functional, attractive, and orderly environment conducive to student learning. Assist the teacher in clerical tasks, computer work, arts and crafts preparation, playground supervision, housecleaning duties, bus loading and unloading. Promote and model responsible, respectful, and safe behaviors. Promote and model appropriate social interactions with and between students. Maintain the classroom routine when the teacher is not present. Record and compile data monitoring academic and behavior programming as assigned. Participate in staff/team/collaboration meetings as assigned. Perform all other duties and tasks assigned from time to time by the teacher as it relates to individual students or the classroom. Monitor student needs and behaviors during lunch, going to and from all classes, and at all times. Report any unusual student behaviors to the teacher or administrator. Reports to the school office at least 15 minutes prior to each assignment and signs out upon completion. Completes annual trainings as required. Maintains professional relationships with students and faculty, follows ethics of the teaching profession, and promotes the welfare of students at all times. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION Must have an Associate's Degree, 60 hours of college credit, or the ability to pass a Basic Skills test to be awarded licensure by the Illinois State Board of Education. LICENSURE Valid Illinois Teaching License (Educator License with Stipulations with Paraprofessional Endorsement, a Substitute License, or a Professional Educator License) TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: $108.15 full day -$54.08 half day. Must work a minimum of three days per *quarter to maintain active sub status EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel. NOTE: This is not a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position. This is a non-exempt position. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER REVISED: March 2017
    $37k-49k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • K/2 Teaching Assistant

    Decatur Public Schools 4.3company rating

    Graduate assistant job in Decatur, IL

    Teaching Assistant Date Available: ASAP Additional Information: Show/Hide TITLE: GRADES K, 1, 2 INSTRUCTIONAL TEACHING ASSISTANTS QUALIFICATIONS: * At least 19 years of age to serve students in prekindergarten through grade 12. * Beginning January 1, 2023, you may qualify for the ELS-Paraprofessional license by meeting the requirements outlined below at age 18 but only may serve in prekindergarten through grade 8. * One of the following required: * Associate's degree or higher * 60 semester hours of coursework * High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro * High School Diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT Workkeys?: * Applied Mathematics/Applied Math (with a score of 4) * Reading for information/Workplace Documents (with a score of 4) REPORTS TO: Building Administrator JOB GOAL: To assist the teacher and work directly with students in order to increase student learning and to provide student supervision during student lunch period. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties.) * Assists all students in their assigned daily academics as instructed by teachers. * Assists in grading work and assigning students individual academic work. * Helps maintain individual records for each student. * Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction. * Supervises students during lunch period. * Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual students. * Provides escorts and assistance to students as necessary. * Implements changes as needed to meet the individual needs of students. * Takes responsibility for student safety education and accident prevention. * Reports all unsafe conditions to the school principal promptly. * Reports all accidents or injuries to the principal as soon as possible. * Supervises and intervenes to regulate student behavior so as to alleviate the risk that inappropriate behaviors will place students or staff at risk of harm. * Assists with toileting after proper training. * Performs other job related duties as assigned. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Wages, hours, terms, and conditions of employment pursuant to negotiated agreement. FSLA: Non-Exempt EVALUATION: Performance in the position will be evaluated once every two years in accordance with District's plan for evaluation. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and see. * The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. * The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. * Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range. * Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding). * Transportation time spent commuting between sites for meetings, trainings, in-services and home visits. * The employee may be required to work at multiple District locations if necessary. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Internal office space and classroom. * The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Mental Functions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, instruct, compare, analyze, coordinate, synthesize, evaluate, compute, copy, compile, use interpersonal skills, negotiate and maintain emotional control under stress. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Decatur Public Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer with an affirmative action plan. This position falls under the Decatur Federation of Teaching Assistants The Salary Schedule is attached above. Benefit information can be found HERE. Attachment(s): * DFTA Salary 25-28.pdf * Grade K12 Instructional Teaching Assistant_.docx
    $27k-32k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Intensive Instructional Program- Teaching Assistant

    Urbana School District #116 3.2company rating

    Graduate assistant job in Urbana, IL

    Urbana School District #116 TITLE: Intensive Instructional Program Teaching Assistant (for resource services and instructional programs) SUPERVISOR: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, Director of Student Services, and/or Building Administration JOB SUMMARY: The EBD Teaching Assistant works under the special education teacher's direct supervision and the building principal's broad supervision. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Assist in carrying out lessons to students as arranged by the teacher, including working with students individually or in small groups. Follow each student's behavioral plan and the whole class, teacher developed behavioral plan. Provide for special needs of individual students, including lifting, hygiene, and restroom assistance if necessary. Assist the teacher in maintaining a functional, attractive, orderly environment conducive to student learning. Assist the special education teacher in clerical tasks, computer work, arts and crafts preparation, playground supervision, housecleaning duties, and bus loading and unloading. Promote and model responsible, respectful, and safe behaviors. Promote and model appropriate social interactions with and between students. Maintain the classroom routine when the teacher is not present. Assist the teacher with routine paperwork. Assist students during field trips, aquatic center activities, and other activities off school property. Record and compile data monitoring student behavior(s). Complete Restrictive Intervention/Unusual Incident Reports as required. Participate in staff/team/collaboration meetings as assigned. Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by the teacher or administrator. Monitor student behaviors during lunch, going to and from all classes, and at all times. Report any unusual student behaviors to the teacher or administrator. Maintain strict standards of student and family confidentiality. Use appropriate TCI techniques, including de-escalation strategies and therapeutic restraint methods, when students are in danger of harming themselves or others. Become certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training and maintain current certification. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION Must meet all requirements for the position designated by the ISBE; a Paraprofessional Certificate or 60 hours of college credit are required. EXPERIENCE 2 years of school-based experience preferred OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Highly organized Excellent communication and collaboration skills Excellent problem-solver Should be able to work with students with a history of behavior or learning problems Proven to work under pressure and can prioritize multiple tasks TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and Benefit information can be found on the Human Resources webpage. There are many opportunities for employees to earn additional compensation (stipends, differentials, extra duty pay, etc.) during the regular school year and in the summer. This is not a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position. This is position is not an exempt position. Student Contact Days and other days stipulated on the work calendar in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. EVALUATION: To be completed by building principal with input from the special education teacher. START DATE: ASAP AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER REVISED: March 2025
    $37k-49k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Transition Room Teaching Assistant

    Decatur Public Schools 4.3company rating

    Graduate assistant job in Decatur, IL

    Teaching Assistant Date Available: ASAP Additional Information: Show/Hide TITLE: Student Transition Room Assistant QUALIFICATIONS: * Minimum of 60 hours of college credit. * Positive interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well with staff, parents, community members, and students. * Ability to function effectively as a member of the school team. * Able to demonstrate effective behavior management techniques and interventions. * Experience with restorative justice practices preferred. REPORTS TO: Building Administration JOB GOAL: To help students regulate their emotions/behavior, return to the learning environment and transition to and from alternative placement. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties.) * Assists students with assignments, and/or other tasks assigned. * Continually supervises students to ensure a safe, non-threatening, nurturing environment where students can thrive. * Escorts students to and from locations. * Establishes constructive relationships with students and interacts with them according to individual needs. * Provides feedback to teachers and/or administrators on students' progress while in the transition room. * Promotes the inclusion and acceptance of all students. * Promotes good student behavior, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policies and encourages students to take responsibility for their own behavior. * Supports restorative justice practices, Ripples Effect, and/or other building practices/interventions. * Assists students in actively working on strategies to de-escalate, self-regulate emotions. * Assists with the development and implementation of peace circles/peer mediation. * Documents student behavior and interventions, which may include restitutions made by students, on/off task behaviors, work completion, etc. * Attends meetings or trainings as required, with emphasis on trauma-informed and restorative justice practices, as well as social emotional learning. * Maintains an ongoing log of students entering and exiting the transition room for data collection purposes. * Fosters relationships with parents and family, volunteers, and other caring-adult mentors and program supporters in the community. * Professionally interacts with students, staff and the public. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Wages, hours, terms and conditions of employment pursuant to negotiated agreement. EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions set forth in the collective bargaining agreement PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Handle work which deals mostly with people, objects, equipment in a general setting; depth perception and field of vision are important. Employee regularly is required to bend, stoop, twist, turn, reach, lift (up to 50 pounds), carry, pull, push, climb, and kneel; walking and standing approximately 50-75% of each shift. Employee must recognize differences in sound, such as voices/noises that are loud and playful instead of angry and combative; ability to differentiate tones and volumes in conversation. MENTAL DEMANDS: The assistant must ensure that children are supervised at all times, and that children are involved in safe and appropriate activities. There may be a number of situations happening at once, and the assistant must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. This position falls under the Decatur Federation of Teaching Assistants - July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028. The Salary Schedule is attached above. Benefit information can be found HERE. Decatur Public Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer with an affirmative action plan. Attachment(s): * DFTA Salary 25-28.pdf * Student Transition Room Assistant 5.28.2024.doc
    $27k-32k yearly est. 25d ago
  • Native Language Teaching Assistant (Pashto Bilingual)

    Urbana School District #116 3.2company rating

    Graduate assistant job in Urbana, IL

    Urbana School District #116 TITLE: Native Language Teaching Assistant (Pashto Bilingual) SUPERVISOR: Building Principal(s) and Director of Bilingual Programs JOB SUMMARY: The Native Language Teaching Assistant works under the direct supervision of the ESL/Bilingual teacher and under the broad supervision of the building principal(s) and Director of Multilingual Programs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Teaching Assistant shall assume the following duties: Provide native language literacy and/or math instruction to small groups of students. Assist in supporting ESL classrooms and/or general education classrooms as determined by the supervisor(s). Assist the translation/interpretation in appropriate native languages of students and families. Perform all other duties and tasks assigned from time to time by the supervisor as it relates to individual students or the classroom. QUALIFICATIONS: Must meet all requirements for the position as designated by the ISBE, Paraprofessional Certificate or 60 hours of college credit are required. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Highly organized Excellent communication and collaboration skills Excellent problem-solver Pashto bilingual required TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Student Contact Days and other days stipulated on the work calendar in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. EVALUATION: To be completed by director/principal with input from the classroom teacher. START DATE: ASAP and for Sy 2025-26 Note: This is not a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position. This position is non-exempt. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER REVISED: September 2016
    $37k-49k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • K/2 Instructional Teaching Assistant - 1st Grade

    Decatur Public Schools 4.3company rating

    Graduate assistant job in Decatur, IL

    Teaching Assistant Date Available: ASAP Additional Information: Show/Hide TITLE: GRADES K, 1, 2 INSTRUCTIONAL TEACHING ASSISTANTS QUALIFICATIONS: * At least 19 years of age to serve students in prekindergarten through grade 12. * Beginning January 1, 2023, you may qualify for the ELS-Paraprofessional license by meeting the requirements outlined below at age 18 but only may serve in prekindergarten through grade 8. * One of the following required: * Associate's degree or higher * 60 semester hours of coursework * High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro * High School Diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT Workkeys?: * Applied Mathematics/Applied Math (with a score of 4) * Reading for information/Workplace Documents (with a score of 4) REPORTS TO: Building Administrator JOB GOAL: To assist the teacher and work directly with students in order to increase student learning and to provide student supervision during student lunch period. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties.) * Assists all students in their assigned daily academics as instructed by teachers. * Assists in grading work and assigning students individual academic work. * Helps maintain individual records for each student. * Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction. * Supervises students during lunch period. * Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual students. * Provides escorts and assistance to students as necessary. * Implements changes as needed to meet the individual needs of students. * Takes responsibility for student safety education and accident prevention. * Reports all unsafe conditions to the school principal promptly. * Reports all accidents or injuries to the principal as soon as possible. * Supervises and intervenes to regulate student behavior so as to alleviate the risk that inappropriate behaviors will place students or staff at risk of harm. * Assists with toileting after proper training. * Performs other job related duties as assigned. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Wages, hours, terms, and conditions of employment pursuant to negotiated agreement. FSLA: Non-Exempt EVALUATION: Performance in the position will be evaluated once every two years in accordance with District's plan for evaluation. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and see. * The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. * The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. * Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range. * Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding). * Transportation time spent commuting between sites for meetings, trainings, in-services and home visits. * The employee may be required to work at multiple District locations if necessary. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Internal office space and classroom. * The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Mental Functions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, instruct, compare, analyze, coordinate, synthesize, evaluate, compute, copy, compile, use interpersonal skills, negotiate and maintain emotional control under stress. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Decatur Public Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer with an affirmative action plan. This position falls under the Decatur Federation of Teaching Assistants - July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028 The Salary Schedule is attached above. Benefit information can be found HERE. Attachment(s): * DFTA Salary 25-28.pdf * Grade K12 Instructional Teaching Assistant_.docx
    $27k-32k yearly est. 31d ago
  • Montessori Teaching Assistant

    Decatur Public Schools 4.3company rating

    Graduate assistant job in Decatur, IL

    Teaching Assistant Date Available: ASAP Additional Information: Show/Hide 500.052C TITLE: Montessori Teacher Assistant QUALIFICATIONS: * Minimum of 30 hours of college credit. * Hold or be eligible for teacher assistants certificate. * Montessori training required. REPORTS TO: Building Administrator JOB GOAL: To assist the Montessori teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom activities and environment in order that students may learn effectively. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties.) * Assist all students in their assigned daily academics as instructed by teachers. * Assist in grading work and assigning students individual academic work. * Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual students. * Provides escorts and assistance to students as necessary. * Helps maintain individual records for each student. * Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction. * Changes will be implemented as needed to meet the needs of the individual student. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Wages, hours, terms, and conditions of employment pursuant to negotiated agreement. EVALUATION: Performance of the position will be evaluated once every two years in accordance with District's plan for evaluation. This position falls under the Decatur Federation of Teaching Assistants - July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025. The Salary Schedule is attached above. Benefit information can be found HERE. Attachment(s): * 500.052C - Montessori Assistant.doc * Enter file description
    $27k-32k yearly est. 33d ago
  • Special Ed Teaching Assistant - Cross-Cat and/or Individual TA (6 hours)

    Decatur Public Schools 4.3company rating

    Graduate assistant job in Decatur, IL

    Teaching Assistant/Special Ed Teaching Assistant (High-Needs School) Date Available: 11/17/2025 Additional Information: Show/Hide Requirements: Must be willing and able to lift, position, toilet, feed and physically restrain students at a danger to self or others; implement lessons and collect data under the direction of a licensed teacher. Must be licensed as a paraprofessional in the state of Illinois. Position is part of a collective bargaining agreement. Contract can be found here. Benefits are outlined in the contract. Additional information can be found here. Attachment(s): * DFTA Salary 25-28.pdf * Teaching Assistant.docx
    $27k-32k yearly est. 31d ago
  • Special Ed Teaching Assistant - Life Skills Program (6 hours)

    Decatur Public Schools 4.3company rating

    Graduate assistant job in Decatur, IL

    Teaching Assistant/Special Ed Teaching Assistant (High-Needs School) Date Available: 09/02/2025 Additional Information: Show/Hide Requirements: Must be willing and able to lift, position, toilet, feed and tube-feed students; physically restrain students at a danger to self or others; implement lessons and collect data under the direction of a licensed teacher. Must be licensed as a paraprofessional in the state of Illinois. Position is part of a collective bargaining agreement. Contract can be found here. Benefits are outlined in the contract. Additional information can be found here. Attachment(s): * DFTA Salary 25-28.pdf * Teaching Assistant.docx
    $27k-32k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • K/2 Instructional Teaching Assistant - 2nd Grade

    Decatur Public Schools 4.3company rating

    Graduate assistant job in Decatur, IL

    Teaching Assistant Date Available: ASAP Additional Information: Show/Hide TITLE: GRADES K, 1, 2 INSTRUCTIONAL TEACHING ASSISTANTS QUALIFICATIONS: * At least 19 years of age to serve students in prekindergarten through grade 12. * Beginning January 1, 2023, you may qualify for the ELS-Paraprofessional license by meeting the requirements outlined below at age 18 but only may serve in prekindergarten through grade 8. * One of the following required: * Associate's degree or higher * 60 semester hours of coursework * High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro * High School Diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT Workkeys?: * Applied Mathematics/Applied Math (with a score of 4) * Reading for information/Workplace Documents (with a score of 4) REPORTS TO: Building Administrator JOB GOAL: To assist the teacher and work directly with students in order to increase student learning and to provide student supervision during student lunch period. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties.) * Assists all students in their assigned daily academics as instructed by teachers. * Assists in grading work and assigning students individual academic work. * Helps maintain individual records for each student. * Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction. * Supervises students during lunch period. * Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual students. * Provides escorts and assistance to students as necessary. * Implements changes as needed to meet the individual needs of students. * Takes responsibility for student safety education and accident prevention. * Reports all unsafe conditions to the school principal promptly. * Reports all accidents or injuries to the principal as soon as possible. * Supervises and intervenes to regulate student behavior so as to alleviate the risk that inappropriate behaviors will place students or staff at risk of harm. * Assists with toileting after proper training. * Performs other job related duties as assigned. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Wages, hours, terms, and conditions of employment pursuant to negotiated agreement. FSLA: Non-Exempt EVALUATION: Performance in the position will be evaluated once every two years in accordance with District's plan for evaluation. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and see. * The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. * The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. * Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range. * Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding). * Transportation time spent commuting between sites for meetings, trainings, in-services and home visits. * The employee may be required to work at multiple District locations if necessary. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Internal office space and classroom. * The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Mental Functions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, instruct, compare, analyze, coordinate, synthesize, evaluate, compute, copy, compile, use interpersonal skills, negotiate and maintain emotional control under stress. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Decatur Public Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer with an affirmative action plan. This position falls under the Decatur Federation of Teaching Assistants - July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028 The Salary Schedule is attached above. Benefit information can be found HERE. Attachment(s): * DFTA Salary 25-28.pdf * Grade K12 Instructional Teaching Assistant_.docx
    $27k-32k yearly est. 47d ago
  • Special Ed Teaching Assistant - SELA Program (6 hours)

    Decatur Public Schools 4.3company rating

    Graduate assistant job in Decatur, IL

    Teaching Assistant/Special Ed Teaching Assistant (High-Needs School) Date Available: 08/08/2025 Additional Information: Show/Hide Requirements: Must be willing and able to lift, position, toilet, physically restrain students at a danger to self or others; implement lessons and collect data under the direction of a licensed teacher. Must be licensed as a paraprofessional in the state of Illinois. Position is part of a collective bargaining agreement. Contract can be found here. Benefits are outlined in the contract. Additional information can be found here. Attachment(s): * DFTA Salary Schedule 2023-2025.pdf * Teaching Assistant.docx
    $27k-32k yearly est. 47d ago
  • K/2 Instructional Teaching Assistant - 2nd Grade

    Decatur Public Schools 4.3company rating

    Graduate assistant job in Decatur, IL

    Teaching Assistant Date Available: ASAP Additional Information: Show/Hide TITLE: GRADES K, 1, 2 INSTRUCTIONAL TEACHING ASSISTANTS QUALIFICATIONS: * At least 19 years of age to serve students in prekindergarten through grade 12. * Beginning January 1, 2023, you may qualify for the ELS-Paraprofessional license by meeting the requirements outlined below at age 18 but only may serve in prekindergarten through grade 8. * One of the following required: * Associate's degree or higher * 60 semester hours of coursework * High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro * High School Diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT Workkeys?: * Applied Mathematics/Applied Math (with a score of 4) * Reading for information/Workplace Documents (with a score of 4) REPORTS TO: Building Administrator JOB GOAL: To assist the teacher and work directly with students in order to increase student learning and to provide student supervision during student lunch period. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties.) * Assists all students in their assigned daily academics as instructed by teachers. * Assists in grading work and assigning students individual academic work. * Helps maintain individual records for each student. * Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction. * Supervises students during lunch period. * Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual students. * Provides escorts and assistance to students as necessary. * Implements changes as needed to meet the individual needs of students. * Takes responsibility for student safety education and accident prevention. * Reports all unsafe conditions to the school principal promptly. * Reports all accidents or injuries to the principal as soon as possible. * Supervises and intervenes to regulate student behavior so as to alleviate the risk that inappropriate behaviors will place students or staff at risk of harm. * Assists with toileting after proper training. * Performs other job related duties as assigned. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Wages, hours, terms, and conditions of employment pursuant to negotiated agreement. FSLA: Non-Exempt EVALUATION: Performance in the position will be evaluated once every two years in accordance with District's plan for evaluation. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and see. * The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. * The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. * Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range. * Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding). * Transportation time spent commuting between sites for meetings, trainings, in-services and home visits. * The employee may be required to work at multiple District locations if necessary. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Internal office space and classroom. * The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Mental Functions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, instruct, compare, analyze, coordinate, synthesize, evaluate, compute, copy, compile, use interpersonal skills, negotiate and maintain emotional control under stress. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Decatur Public Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer with an affirmative action plan. This position falls under the Decatur Federation of Teaching Assistants - July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028 The Salary Schedule is attached above. Benefit information can be found HERE. Attachment(s): * DFTA Salary 25-28.pdf * Grade K12 Instructional Teaching Assistant_.docx
    $27k-32k yearly est. 39d ago
  • Special Ed Teaching Assistant - Essential Skills Program (7 positions) (6.25 hours)

    Decatur Public Schools 4.3company rating

    Graduate assistant job in Decatur, IL

    Teaching Assistant/Special Ed Teaching Assistant (High-Needs School) Date Available: 08/08/2025 Additional Information: Show/Hide Requirements: Must be willing and able to lift, position, toilet, feed and tube-feed students; physically restrain students at a danger to self or others; implement lessons and collect data under the direction of a licensed teacher. Must be licensed as a paraprofessional in the state of Illinois. Position is part of a collective bargaining agreement. Contract can be found here. Benefits are outlined in the contract. Additional information can be found here. Attachment(s): * DFTA Salary Schedule 2023-2025.pdf * Teaching Assistant.docx
    $27k-32k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • 2nd Grade Teaching Assistant

    Decatur Public Schools 4.3company rating

    Graduate assistant job in Decatur, IL

    Teaching Assistant Date Available: 08/2025 Additional Information: Show/Hide TITLE: GRADES K, 1, 2 INSTRUCTIONAL TEACHING ASSISTANTS QUALIFICATIONS: * At least 19 years of age to serve students in prekindergarten through grade 12. * Beginning January 1, 2023, you may qualify for the ELS-Paraprofessional license by meeting the requirements outlined below at age 18 but only may serve in prekindergarten through grade 8. * One of the following required: * Associate's degree or higher * 60 semester hours of coursework * High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro * High School Diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT Workkeys?: * Applied Mathematics/Applied Math (with a score of 4) * Reading for information/Workplace Documents (with a score of 4) REPORTS TO: Building Administrator JOB GOAL: To assist the teacher and work directly with students in order to increase student learning and to provide student supervision during student lunch period. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties.) * Assists all students in their assigned daily academics as instructed by teachers. * Assists in grading work and assigning students individual academic work. * Helps maintain individual records for each student. * Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction. * Supervises students during lunch period. * Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual students. * Provides escorts and assistance to students as necessary. * Implements changes as needed to meet the individual needs of students. * Takes responsibility for student safety education and accident prevention. * Reports all unsafe conditions to the school principal promptly. * Reports all accidents or injuries to the principal as soon as possible. * Supervises and intervenes to regulate student behavior so as to alleviate the risk that inappropriate behaviors will place students or staff at risk of harm. * Assists with toileting after proper training. * Performs other job related duties as assigned. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Wages, hours, terms, and conditions of employment pursuant to negotiated agreement. FSLA: Non-Exempt EVALUATION: Performance in the position will be evaluated once every two years in accordance with District's plan for evaluation. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and see. * The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. * The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. * Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range. * Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding). * Transportation time spent commuting between sites for meetings, trainings, in-services and home visits. * The employee may be required to work at multiple District locations if necessary. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Internal office space and classroom. * The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Mental Functions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, instruct, compare, analyze, coordinate, synthesize, evaluate, compute, copy, compile, use interpersonal skills, negotiate and maintain emotional control under stress. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Decatur Public Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer with an affirmative action plan. This position falls under the Decatur Federation of Teaching Assistants - July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025. The Salary Schedule is attached above. Benefit information can be found HERE. Attachment(s): * DFTA Salary Schedule 2023-2025.pdf * Grade K12 Instructional Teaching Assistant_.docx
    $27k-32k yearly est. 60d+ ago

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