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Northbrook School District 28

2026-2027 Kindergarten Instructional Assistant at Westmoor Elementary School (posted August 2026)

Pay: $32,988–$36,661/yr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Northbrook, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$34,974 / year median in Illinois

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

2026-2027 Kindergarten Instructional Assistant at Westmoor Elementary School (posted August 2026)

Salary Range:

$32,988

$36,661, or commensurate with experience

Benefits Eligibility:

Eligible full-time benefits for classified personnel

Work Year:

8/17/2026

5/28/2027

Days Off:

10 holidays plus winter break (10 days) and spring break (5 days)

Schedule:

8:00am

4:00pm

Payroll Schedule:

24 pays (8/31/2026 through 6/30/2027) Benefits Information (Deductions based on full-time work schedule): Blue Cross Blue Shield

PPO Medical Insurance Deduction
Single
$45.72 per pay Blue Cross Blue Shield
PPO Medical Insurance Deduction
Family
$722.48 per pay Blue Cross Blue Shield
HMO IL Medical Insurance Deduction
Single
$31.46 per pay Blue Cross Blue Shield
HMO IL Medical Insurance Deduction
Family
$489.30 per pay Blue Cross Blue Shield
HMO Blue Advantage Medical Insurance Deduction
Single
$30.49 per pay Blue Cross Blue Shield
HMO Blue Advantage Medical Insurance Deduction
Family
$474.31 per pay MetLife Dental
Single
Board paid (no deduction) MetLife Dental
Family
$33.86 per pay VSP Vision
Single
Board paid (no deduction) VSP Vision
Family
$5.

77 per pay

Qualifications & Licensure:

Paraprofessional Educator License; How To Apply For a Paraprofessional Educator License Basic level of technology and understanding of Google Responsibilities include: Providing small group and individual instruction to students as directed and supervised by the classroom teacher Clerical duties include grading papers, photo copying, etc. Supervision of students during non-instructional activities Opportunity for additional supervision of students during playground, recess and/or lunchroom duty that occurs beyond the regular work schedule as assigned if needed Opportunities to substitute teach with proper certifications (including substitute certificate)

Application Procedure:

Please upload to your application academic transcripts if available and at least three letters of reference if available District 28

Statement:

Northbrook District 28 is a four school district with approximately 1,800 students. The community is committed to excellence in education, which is evidenced by the programs and opportunities available to our children. We are guided by our motto of "Empower Every Learner."