The position of the Special Education Teacher Assistant was established for the purposes of working with individual and/or small groups of students under the direction of a licensed teacher in the supervision and instructional support of students; assisting students by modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments; following educational and specific behavioral plans; modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with students and staff; and assisting students by providing for special health care needs.

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Serving 3,500 PreK-8th grade students on Chicago’s near North Shore, our diverse, progressive district puts students and staff first. Explore our career opportunities - supported by competitive compensation that may be higher than you’re currently earning, excellent benefits, and a work environment that takes professional development and advancement seriously. We’re conveniently located and easy to reach!

The starting salaries for TAs span from $22,261 to $27,367 yearly or $16.69 - $20.51 per hour based on their education level and years of experience. We can also honor up to 3 years of full-time relevant previous experience.
Please see the chart below detailing how we calculate starting salaries:



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The position of the Special Education Teacher Assistant was established for the purposes of working with individual and/or small groups of students under the direction of a licensed teacher in the supervision and instructional support of students; assisting students by modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments; following educational and specific behavioral plans; modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with students and staff; and assisting students by providing for special health care needs. 

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