Job detail
Teaching Assistant
Nexus Family Healing
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/30/2026
Location
Onarga, Illinois
Salary
$17 - $18 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The substitute teaching assistant supports faculty by providing educational assistance, one-On-One instructional support based on lesson plans, and delivering lessons in the teacher’s absence. Key duties also involve supervising students in educational and residential settings, monitoring behavior, and ensuring client safety and compliance.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a minimum of 21 years old with a high school diploma or ged and possess a valid driver's license, meeting all driving requirements. A mandatory requirement is obtaining the isbe paraprofessional educator endorsement (Els para) upon hire, successfully passing a criminal background check, and completing tci training.
high schoolConfidentialityRecord KeepingSafety ComplianceCPRCrisis InterventionStudent SupervisionClassroom ManagementMentorshipProfessional BoundariesFirst AidInstructional SupportMaterial PreparationBehavior MonitoringIEP SupportLesson Delivery