Instructional Assistant - Des Plaines, IL

Job Description Job Description Minimum 1 years Paraprofessional or Special Education experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered. Support educational success as a paraprofessional in an engaging elementary school setting located in Northbrook, IL. These contract positions run through June 8, 2026, offering hands-on experience supporting students with special needs alongside certified teaching staff. The roles require dedication to fostering an inclusive, supportive learning environment tailored to individual student goals. Key Responsibilities: Provide substitute support during morning sessions by covering for absent paraprofessionals Deliver scheduled push-in paraprofessional support for students with IEPs integrated in general education classrooms during afternoon sessions Fulfill full-time paraprofessional duties within a Self-Contained Learning Environment (SLE) classroom, assisting students with specialized educational needs Collabo...