Special Education Assistant Jobs in Des Plaines, IL
Middle School Special Education Teaching Assistant
- Arlington Heights School District 25
- Arlington Heights, IL (6 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 17 hours ago
- Arlington Heights, IL (6 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 17 hours ago
Middle School Special Education Teaching Assistant JobID: 4482 Position Type: Teaching Assistant/Special Education Teaching Assistant Date Posted: 2/26/2026 Location: Thomas Middle School Date Available...
In PersonBefore and After School Program Special Education Teaching Assistant - PM
- DuPage County ROE
- Wheaton, IL (18 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 21 hours ago
- Wheaton, IL (18 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 21 hours ago
education assistant 1:1 in the Before and After School Program at one of our elementary schools....
In PersonSpecial Education Teaching Assistant - Elementary School (.60 FTE)
- DuPage County ROE
- Wheaton, IL (18 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 21 hours ago
- Wheaton, IL (18 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 21 hours ago
Education Teaching Assistant Reports to: Classroom Teacher/ Building Principal Summary of Position: The Special Education Aide assists teachers in meeting the needs of special education students....
In PersonParaprofessional - Educational Assistant
- Lake County Regional Office of Education
- Vernon Hills, IL (13 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 2 days ago
- Vernon Hills, IL (13 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 2 days ago
Elementary School Closing Date: 02/04/2026 District:   Waukegan Community Unit District 60    Who We Are: Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 15,500 students in preschool...
In Person- Lake County Regional Office of Education
- Vernon Hills, IL (13 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 2 days ago
- Vernon Hills, IL (13 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 2 days ago
Position Type: Support Staff/ Paraprofessional - Special Education Date Posted: 2/24/2026 Location: Clearview Elementary School Closing Date: 03/04/2026 District:   Waukegan Community Unit District...
In PersonSummer School - Paraprofessional
- Proviso Township High Schools District 209
- Forest Park, IL (13 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 2 days ago
- Forest Park, IL (13 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 2 days ago
Aides will assist teachers in preparing lesson plans, design and grade formative and summative assessments, and provide in-person student-centered instruction while maintaining attendance records and...
In PersonSummer School - Evening School Paraprofessional
- Proviso Township High Schools District 209
- Forest Park, IL (13 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 2 days ago
- Forest Park, IL (13 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 2 days ago
Aides will assist teachers in preparing lesson plans, design and grade formative and summative assessments, and provide in-person student-centered instruction while maintaining attendance records and...
In Person- Waunkegan Community Unit District 60
- Waukegan, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 3 days ago
- Waukegan, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 3 days ago
Position Type: Support Staff/ Paraprofessional - Special Education Date Posted: 2/24/2026 Location: Clearview Elementary School Closing Date: 03/04/2026    Who We Are: Waukegan Community Unit...
In PersonParaprofessional - Educational Assistant
- Waunkegan Community Unit District 60
- Waukegan, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 3 days ago
- Waukegan, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 3 days ago
Assistant Date Posted: 2/24/2026 Location: Glen Flora Elementary School Closing Date: 02/04/2026    Who We Are: Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 15,500 students in preschool...
In PersonSpecial Education Teaching Assistant (Summer School, K-12)
- DuPage County ROE
- Wheaton, IL (18 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 7 days ago
- Wheaton, IL (18 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 7 days ago
SUMMARY: The Special Education Aide assists teachers in meeting the needs of special education students....
In Person1.0 FTE Special Education Paraprofessional
- Illinois Association Of School
- Niles, IL (4 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 7 days ago
- Niles, IL (4 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 7 days ago
Duties 1.0 FTE special education paraprofessional. Qualifications Paraprofessional license with a professional educator license preferred....
In PersonSpecial Education Paraprofessional in Chicago, IL
- Sunbelt Staffing
- Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 8 days ago
- Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 8 days ago
This full-time paraprofessional opportunity is based in Warrenville, IL, within an elementary school setting serving students in an Essentials/Life Skills program. The position supports young...
In PersonHigh School Summer Learning Paraprofessional
- Naperville Community Unit School District 203
- Naperville, IL (23 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 10 days ago
- Naperville, IL (23 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 10 days ago
Position Type: Summer School & ESY Positions/Special Education Assistant/Paraprofessional Date Posted: 1/16/2026 Location: 3 - High School Naperville Central   Additional Information: Show/Hide...
In PersonSummer Science Camp Paraprofessional
- Naperville Community Unit School District 203
- Naperville, IL (23 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 10 days ago
- Naperville, IL (23 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 10 days ago
Position Type: Summer School & ESY Positions/Special Education Assistant/Paraprofessional Date Posted: 1/16/2026 Location: 1 - Elementary Meadow Glens   Additional Information: Show/Hide Job...
In PersonSummer Learning Paraprofessional
- Naperville Community Unit School District 203
- Naperville, IL (23 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 10 days ago
- Naperville, IL (23 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 10 days ago
Position Type: Summer School & ESY Positions/Special Education Assistant/Paraprofessional Date Posted: 1/16/2026 Location: 1 - Elementary Beebe   Additional Information: Show/Hide Job Title:...
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Special Education Assistants in Des Plaines, IL offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Special Education Assistant position
- SMART Board
- Parent Conferences
- Reading Intervention
- Small Group Instruction
- Montessori Method
- Instructional Strategies
- Social Studies
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- Preschool
- Elementary Education
- Applied Behavior Anyalysis
- Social and Emotional Learning
- Individualized Education Program
- Behavior Management
- Child Development
- Behavior Intervention
- Early Childhood Education
- Special Education
- Special Needs
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Tutoring
- Curriculum Development
- Educating
- First Aid
- Reading
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- High School Diploma
- Background Checks
- Math
- Events
- Collaboration
- Teaching
- English
- Employee Development
- Flexibility
- Education Experience
- Filing
- Spanish
- Bilingual
- Computer Skills
- Regulations
- Problem Solving
- Staff Supervision
- Teamwork
- Scheduling
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Response to Intervention
- Communication Skills
- Alternative Education
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