What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Assistant: School Resource Assistant position at Community Consolidated School District 59?
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Position Type:
Support Personnel/Instructional Assistant
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Date Posted:
10/7/2026
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Location:
Devonshire Elementary School
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Date Available:
11/09/2026
Position Objective:
To enhance student learning by providing individual instruction to students under the guidance of the classroom teacher, to assist in supporting and directing age-appropriate activities of children, to support other staff with assigned activities, and assist in maintaining a clean and safe classroom environment for the students.
Qualifications:
Ability to work effectively and compassionately with students, families, and staff
Ability to utilize technology for email communciations, calendar appointments, record keeping, etc.
Must hold or be will to acquire substitute teacher license
Oral and written fluency in English
Spanish or Polish Language skills a plus
Terms of Employment:
Hours Per Day: 7.0
Start/End Times: 8:30a - 4:00p
Compensation: Teaching Assistant - Type 1, $18.96 - $20.21 (Like experience considered)
Participates in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension fund (reciprocal pension with TRS)
Eligible for paid holidays, time off benefits, and medical/dental insurance benefits
Additional Information:
Pay scale and benefit information may be accessed on the Human Resource webpage (https://www.ccsd59.org/human-resources/)-
Position Type:
Salary : $19 - $20