Position Type: Teacher`s Assistant/Teacher Assistant

Date Posted: 7/30/2025

Location: Oak Brook Elementary

Closing Date: 08/07/2025 This is a full time 1.0 position that will start with the 2025/2026 school year.

Required At least 36 college credit hours- will need to provide official transcripts (and have translated if applicable) OR Completion of substitute teacher training - will need to provide a COPY of HS diploma, GED or HISET is needed (and have translated if applicable)

Either requirement above MUST have DESE Substitute Certification before you are able to work. Link to m ore information

Starting Pay: 17.04/hr with 36 hours of college credit or substitute teacher training 18.01/hr with 4 year degree *Benefits Included*

POSITION SUMMARY To improve the educational program by assisting the instructional and administrative staff. The Teaching Assistant will assist full-time teachers, reinforcing materials and lessons covered in the classroom to facilitate student learning. Under the direction of a certified teacher, performs a variety of classroom, general, and clerical duties related to assisting a student.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES (Major duties which the position exists to perform) Performs supportive instructional tasks under the direction of a certified staff member. Supervise classrooms in emergency situations. Monitors students during independent work activities and provides assistance as needed. Provides tutorial assistance to students in one-to-one or small group arrangements. Provides practice and reinforcement activities for students as follow-up to direct instruction provided by the classroom teacher. Assists in preparation of instructional materials Performs supportive behavior management tasks under the direction of a certified staff member. Assists in implementing the classroom behavior management system as designed by a certified staff member. Provides emotional support and encouragement to students. Assists in the supervision of students throughout the school day (e.g., provides support services within regular classroom, loading/unloading of buses, lunch, recess, restroom, movement throughout the school building). Assists certified staff with clerical duties as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.