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Special Education IS Teaching Assistant

$22 per hour

Arlington Heights School District

Position Type:
Teaching Assistant/Special Education Teaching Assistant

Date Posted:
6/5/2026

Location:
Westgate Elementary School

Date Available:
08/17/2026

Closing Date:
when filled
Description:
Arlington Heights School District 25 has an opening for a full-time Special Education Teaching Assistant (1.0 FTE) at Westgate Elementary School.
This position is in an IS classroom. Teaching Assistants provide support to our students with significant special education needs. Special Education Instructional Teachers will provide guidance to ensure that you are implementing the Individualized Education Plans for students throughout their school day during integration into general education classes, special education instructional classes, hallway transitions, lunch, recess and activities of daily living (e.g. toileting, eating, dressing, grooming).
Salary: $22.00/hour
Hours: 8:45 am - 3:45 pm

Qualifications:
  • Must have a valid Illinois ELS (PARA) Paraprofessional License, SUB license or PEL
  • Have a genuine interest in students
  • Ability to effectively communicate with children and adults
For a complete list of job duties and qualifications please see the attached job description.

Application Procedure:
Complete the online application and upload the following documents:
  • a letter of interest
  • resume
  • three letters of recommendation

All supporting documents must be electronically attached to your online application and the letter of interest addressed to:

Kendra Perri
Assistant Superintendent for Personnel & Planning

Faith's Law: Effective July 1, 2023, districts are required to conduct an Employee History Review (EHR) of prior employers to determine if they have been the subject of a sexual misconduct allegation, been discharged, been asked to resign, or were disciplined due to an adjudication or finding of sexual misconduct. Applicants who are offered a position will be required to affirm that they are not disqualified from employment for these reasons and to authorize this review.

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  • Special Ed TA Job Description
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