Middle School Special Education Teaching Assistant

Middle School Special Education Teaching Assistant JobID: 4555

Position Type:

Teaching Assistant/Special Education Teaching Assistant

Date Posted:

5/27/2026

Location:

Thomas Middle School

Date Available:

08/17/2026

Closing Date:

when filled

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Description:

Arlington Heights School District 25 has an opening for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Special Education Teaching Assistant at Thomas Middle School for the 2026-27 school year.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:35 am - 2:50 pm.

Salary: $21.00 / hour

Teaching Assistants provide support to our students with special education needs. Special Education Teachers will provide guidance to ensure that teaching assistants 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 ELS (PARA) 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.

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