Position Information

Position Type: Teacher Assistant/ Special Education
Date Posted: 7/29/2026
Location: District 207

Closing Date: 08/07/2026

Qualifications and Expectations

Must meet requirements for Illinois State Board of Education Paraprofessional Approval

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Prior experience with students on the autism spectrum preferred

Ability to work as a member of a team with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Strong communication skills and experience working with adolescents and/or individuals with special needs. This position may include responsibilities as a one-to-one teacher aide for special-needs students to meet their needs as designated by their IEPs.

Ability to implement individual Behavior Intervention Plans if necessary

Flexibility with a willingness to work in a variety of classroom environments

Initiative and follow through on tasks assigned





Ability to assist teachers with clerical tasks

Willingness to perform other duties as assigned by department chair and/or teacher

Willingness to perform personal care duties as assigned

Driving is required. Certification to be obtained after employment

Reports to and Evaluated by

Salary & Perks

$23.38 - $27.92 Hourly Rate

Starting salary will be determined based on previous teaching or teacher assistant experience

1. month position - 185 days

Start Date: August 10, 2026

End Date: May 26, 2027

Medical & dental insurance

IMRF pension, employees vested after 10 years of employment

Paid term life insurance policy equal to the annual base salary

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📌 Special Education Teacher Assistant (Vancouver)
🏢 Maine Township High School District 207
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