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Woodridge School District 68

Early Childhood Teaching Assistant 6.5 hours

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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

JobID:
1859
Position Type:
Paraprofessional/Early Childhood Teaching Assistant Date Posted:
7/14/2026
Location:
Edgewood School Date Available:
08/17/2026
Closing Date:
Until filled
Description:
Early Childhood Teaching Assistant 6.5 hours
Job Summary:
Provides relevant feedback with the teacher(s) regarding the child's progress, interest levels, or challenges. Assists with the organization and implementation of instructional tasks and materials as directed in order to support learning and the instructional process. Works with individuals and small groups at the teacher's request in review, reinforcement, enrichment, and/or expansion of skills and concepts presented. Assist in recording observations of student's behaviors and performance in accordance with the curriculum and the student's IEP goals. Log Medicaid reimbursement services. Assists with various tasks such as: guiding student through daily routines, bus duty, arrival and departure routines, bathroom assistance, library, and outside activities. Assist teacher by performing daily classroom activities such as: checking student backpacks, preparing table activities, preparing snack, and cleaning tables/classroom. Participates in in-service training programs as assigned. Utilizes observation, proximity and the prompting hierarchy as directed to maximize student independence. Assists in positive behavior management under the direction of the teacher and team, implementing specific behavior intervention strategies as directed to guide learners in using self-control and self-management strategies which may include physical management. Utilizes confidential and personal information concerning students and staff for professional purposes only, in accordance with District procedures Assists with mobility and self-care needs of students as necessary, including mealtime, bathroom care, and securing students for bus transportation using individual or team approach as directed by guidelines established by PT and educational team Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned.
Qualifications:
Paraprofessional Educator License with
Stipulations Application Procedure:
Apply online, uploading your cover letter, resume, and letters of reference within the application.
Selection Procedure:
Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Salary Range:
$21.85 - $23.87 Dependent Upon Experience