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 & Advantages

- $23.38 - $27.92 Hourly Rate

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

- 10-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

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