Substitute K/1 Instructional Teacher Assistant

Openings as of 6/21/2026 We are only accepting applications for the jobs listed below. Substitute K/1 Instructional Teacher Assistant JobID: 3079 Position Type: Support Staff Date Posted: 12/18/2025 Location: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow School Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance are available. Ideal Team Member Profile The ideal team member in District 97 is a visionary and equity-centered leader who inspires excellence and fosters collective responsibility for student success. This individual: Champions the district's vision and drives forward‑thinking, innovative practices that anticipate future educational needs. Stewards public trust and resources with fiscal responsibility and ethical transparency. Demonstrates relentless commitment to student success, ensuring that every decision supports equitable opportunities and outcomes for all learners. Organizes and empowers teams to work collaboratively toward shared goals, recognizing the interdependence of roles across departments and schools. Fosters a culture of care, learning, and service, grounded in authentic engagement with students, families, staff, and community members. Models integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality, serving as a role model for ethical and respectful conduct at all levels. Thrives in a culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse environment, showing a deep passion for inclusive practices and building belonging for all team members. Seeks and embraces feedback, especially when it challenges them to grow and improve in service of students and colleagues. Understands the powerful intersection of leadership, learning, and equity, and aligns their work to dismantle systemic barriers. Courageously addresses unprofessional behavior, holding self and others accountable to high standards in service to the community and students. About the Role The Teacher Assistant position supports student learning by providing support to the student(s) and teacher in the classroom with the specific responsibility of assisting with the supervision of students, the implementation of prescribed programs, the maintenance of records, and the use of various instructional tools in support of the educational program or the teacher's identified lesson. As a key member of the district, the teacher assistant position will interact with and respond to students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members in ways that demonstrate their alignment and agreement with the district's equity commitments. The teacher assistant position will ensure that equity is at the center of the district's teacher assistant services to positively impact student learning and employee practices as expressed in Board Policy 7:12: Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist with providing a variety of activities for a balanced program of instruction, giving students opportunity to observe, question, and investigate. Reinforce information and instructions following a lesson. Work with students individually or in small groups in academic studies, basic life skills and other assigned instruction. Implement behavior modification plans and procedures designed for individual students when necessary. Maintain confidentiality regarding students. Maintain positive relationships with all students, school staff and parents. Observe and record student's progress. Assist the individual student during activities including recess, lunch, and getting students safely on and off the bus. Assist the classroom teacher and students in daily activities. Assist student with academic needs. Under the direction of the teacher, maintain student behavior by utilizing behavior management strategies. Content Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to lift students is required. Ability to work and communicate with students in an appropriate professional manner is required. Ability to work collaboratively with others. Demonstrate knowledge of students' needs, including but not limited to: educational, medical, physical, sensory, speech/language, social/emotional, recreational, vocational, etc., as established by the teacher. Operate all equipment related to support of teacher and/or student needs: copy machine, computers, assistive technology, related OT and PT devices, other items as required. Candidate Qualifications High School Diploma, minimum. Associate's Degree, preferred. This position requires the performance of light work—which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. The position includes close visual acuity, frequent talking, hearing, walking, climbing stairs and standing, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed in non-hazardous environments and a clean atmosphere. The position requires indoor and outdoor supervision during varying temperatures and climatic conditions. Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oak-Park-Elementary-School-District-97