Cunningham Children's Home·Urbana, Illinois
The Substitute Paraeducator works under the direction of classroom teachers to plan, coordinate, and implement assigned classroom programs. They contribute to a warm and welcoming environment while supporting students with special needs.
Contribute to the warm and welcoming environment at Circle Academy, a non-public Special Education school serving S/ED, BD, LD youth ages 5-21. The Substitute Paraeducator (part-time) works under the direction of, and in accordance with, the classroom teacher(s) to plan, coordinate, and implement the assigned classroom program. Previous experience in a school setting is preferred. Applicant must be a dependable team player with a strong work ethic.
Candidates must have a para-professional license issued by the ISBE or able to obtain one. Bachelor’s Degree is required. Prospective employees must be at least 21 years old, have excellent written and oral communication skills, and be able to maintain our client’s confidentiality. Prospective employees must submit to a pre-employment physical, and background check.
We offer excellent benefits and opportunities for professional growth and personal fulfillment. Salary is based on education and experience. We are committed to the values of spirituality, teamwork, integrity and respect.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and a para-professional license issued by the ISBE. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and capable of passing a pre-employment physical and background check.
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Market context
In Illinois, teaching assistant roles are commonly driven by school staffing needs in special education and general classroom support, especially where paraprofessional licensing is required. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a valid TASN paraprofessional license, at least 60 semester hours or a paraprofessional exam, plus strong communication and knowledge of disabilities. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original posting to save research time, then confirm your license status and readiness to follow classroom directions before applying.