Instructional Assistant

Position Type: Instructional Assistant (Paraprofessional)
Date Posted: 09/24/2026
Location: Various Locations
Date Available: ASAP
Description: Instructional Assistants are needed in various buildings. Please see the attached job description.

Qualifications:

• A valid Para (ELS), substitute Teaching License, or Professional Educator License (PEL)
• We can help you obtain your certification

Working Conditions: Full-time (1.0 FTE) position. Hours vary by location: (Wesbrook 8:50 - 4:05, Fairview/Lions Park 8:35 - 3:20, Lincoln 7:30 - 3). Instructional Assistants work on 179 days, which includes 5 half days.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary: Hourly pay is $19.39/hour. Union contract is here.

Benefits:

• 9 Paid Holidays during the year
• Pension (IMRF)
• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Sick & personal days
• Flex spending
• 403(b) / 457(b) options
• Employee Assistance Program

Application Procedure: Please complete the online application. Reach out to Karen Schwartzwald, Director of Human Resources, with questions (kschwartzwald@d57.org).

• Attachment(s):
• Assistant_Instructional 2015.pdf