Little Friends Inc·Warrenville, Illinois
Support the Special Education Teacher in implementing therapeutic classroom programs and individual educational plans. Manage daily group or individual activities, maintain classroom organization, and handle data collection and student documentation.
Krejci ("Kret-see") Academy is a therapeutic day school in Warrenville, IL, serving individuals on the autism spectrum ages 5 - 22 years. We are able to provide small class sizes that speak to students' individual needs. Each classroom is led by a Special Education Teacher with the support of a Teacher Assistant and one or more Paraprofessionals.
Support and assist Special Education Teacher in implementing a therapeutic classroom program reflecting the needs of the student as specified in the students Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
daily group/individual activities. recording observations, data collection, incident reports, and documentation of all students attendance, records and grading student work In the absence of the teacher, will assume leadership of classroom, maintain classroom organization and program implementation.
Starting at $21.50/hr
Bachelor's degree Substitute teaching license through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
Bachelor's degree required. Must possess or be able to obtain an Illinois substitute teaching certificate. (reimbursable by Little Friends upon hiring) Lift 75 pounds and stand for periods of time. Minimum age of 19 years old.
Market context
Teacher assistant roles in Illinois are commonly in demand in K-12 settings, especially where classrooms need added support for students and teachers. This role is competitive because it requires a high school diploma or GED plus prior experience caring for children, and the listed benefits include paid time off, health insurance, vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and daily pay. Before applying, review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm fit and tailor your application to your child-care experience.