Middle School Special Education Teaching Assistant
- Where
- South Middle School · Arlington Heights, IL
- Posted
- Sep 15, 2026
- Experience
- Entry-level
- Listing expires
- Nov 14, 2026
About this role
Description:
Arlington Heights School District 25 has an opening for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Special Education Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a student at South Middle School for the 2026-27 school year.
The hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 7:35 am - 2:50 pm.
Pay : $21.40 / hour
Teaching Assistants provide support to our students with special education needs. Special Education Teachers will provide guidance to ensure that you are implementing the Individualized Education Plans for students throughout their school day in general education classes, small group instruction, hallway transitions, lunch, recess and activities of daily living.
For a complete list of job duties and qualifications, please see the attached description.
Qualifications:
- Must have a valid Illinois Paraprofessional License, Sub license, or PEL
- Have a genuine interest in students
- Ability to effectively communicate with children and adults
Application Procedure:
Complete the online application and upload the following documents:
- a letter of interest
- resume
- three letters of recommendation
All supporting documents should be electronically attached to your online application and addressed to:
Kendra Perri
Assistant Superintendent for Personnel & Planning
Arlington Heights School District 25
1200 South Dunton Avenue
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005-3122
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.
If you have any questions regarding this posting, please email personnel@sd25.org.
- Attachment(s):
- Benefits
- Special Ed TA Job Description
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