Special Education Assistant Jobs in Des Plaines, IL
Job Coach/Paraprofessional - High School
- Maryville Academy
- Niles, IL (4 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 8 days ago
- Niles, IL (4 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 8 days ago
Education Paraprofessional To assist students individually or in small groups in meeting course expectations and improving academic and vocational skills Assist special education teachers by working...
In PersonParaprofessional - General Education
- Waukegan Public School District 60
- Waukegan, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 9 days ago
- Waukegan, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 9 days ago
Location: Glenwood Elementary School Closing Date: 12/29/2025 Additional Information: Show/Hide Who We Are: Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 15,500 students in preschool...
In PersonBehavioral Support Paraprofessional
- Naperville Community Unit School District 203
- Naperville, IL (23 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 11 days ago
- Naperville, IL (23 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 11 days ago
Position Type: Support Staff/Assistant/ Special Education Assistant Date Posted: 12/17/2025 Location: 3 - High School Naperville Central Additional Information: Show/Hide # work weeks / year...
In PersonExtended School Year (ESY) Special Education Paraprofessional
- Schaumburg Community Consolidated School District 54
- Schaumburg, IL (9 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 12 days ago
- Schaumburg, IL (9 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 12 days ago
Special Education Paraprofessional positions are available for the District 54 Extended School Year (ESY) program....
In Person Part TimeParaprofessional - Special Education 1:1
- Lake Park Community High School District 108
- Roselle, IL (11 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 13 days ago
- Roselle, IL (11 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 13 days ago
If you have any questions about this position or would like more information, please email Christopher Benak, Special Education Department Leader, at .......
In PersonAnticipated - ML Paraprofessional
- Hinsdale Township High School District 86
- Hinsdale, IL (17 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 17 days ago
- Hinsdale, IL (17 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 17 days ago
Anticipated - ML Paraprofessional JobID: 2893 Position Type: Support Staff/ESL/ELL Instructional Aide Date Posted: 12/11/2025 Location: Hinsdale Central High School Additional Information:...
In PersonSummer School Paraprofessional
- DuPage County ROE
- Wheaton, IL (18 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 22 days ago
- Wheaton, IL (18 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 22 days ago
Position Type: Support Staff/ Summer School Aide Date Posted: 12/8/2025 Location: Marquardt School District 15 Date Available: 06/01/2026 District: Marquardt School District 15 ...
In PersonParaprofessional- Program Aide
- Illinois Association Of School
- Lake in the Hills, IL (22 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 25 days ago
- Lake in the Hills, IL (22 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 25 days ago
Duties Assist students with special needs throughout the day with academics and daily school routines. Will assist the students in following a strict schedule and maintaining his/her safety while...
In PersonSpecial Education Teaching Assistant
- Arlington Heights School District 25
- Arlington Heights, IL (6 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 27 days ago
- Arlington Heights, IL (6 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 27 days ago
Special Education Teaching Assistant JobID: 4438 Position Type: Teaching Assistant/Special Education Teaching Assistant Date Posted: 12/1/2025 Location: Olive-Mary Stitt Elementary School Date Available...
In PersonDual Language Paraprofessional
- Bensenville Elementary School District 2
- Bensenville, IL (7 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 30+ days ago
- Bensenville, IL (7 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 30+ days ago
Dual Language Paraprofessional JobID: 1738 Position Type: Student support/Bilingual Paraprofessional Date Posted: 11/19/2025 Location: Johnson Elementary School Date Available: Immediately...
In PersonEnrollment Paraprofessional - 3rd Gr. Honors Math
- Naperville Community Unit School District
- Naperville, IL (23 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 30+ days ago
- Naperville, IL (23 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 30+ days ago
Openings as of 11/14/2025 Enrollment Paraprofessional - 3rd Gr. Honors Math JobID: 8706 Position Type: Support Staff/Assistant/ Instructional Assistant Date Posted: 11/14/2025 Location: 1 -...
In PersonSpecial Education Paraprofessional in Waukegan, IL
- Soliant Health
- Waukegan, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 45+ days ago
- Waukegan, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 45+ days ago
Category Schools - Paraprofessional Job Type Contract Support students' academic growth and social development as a Special Education Paraprofessional in an elementary school setting in Northbrook,...
In Person ContractSpecial Education Paraprofessional in Elgin, IL
- Elgin, IL (17 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 45+ days ago
- Elgin, IL (17 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 45+ days ago
This opportunity is for two full-time paraprofessional positions supporting special education students in an elementary school setting....
In PersonParaprofessional in Chicago, IL
- Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 45+ days ago
- Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 45+ days ago
Opportunity to work in diverse elementary education environments. Collaborative team atmosphere focused on student success....
In Person ContractParaprofessional - Language Liaison
- Waunkegan Community Unit District 60
- Waukegan, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 45+ days ago
- Waukegan, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
- 45+ days ago
Liaison Date Posted: 11/13/2025 Location: Washington Elementary School Closing Date: 11/23/2025 Who We Are: Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 15,500 students in preschool...
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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
- Montessori Method
- Parent Conferences
- Small Group Instruction
- Parent Communication
- Reading Intervention
- Instructional Strategies
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- Social Studies
- Preschool
- Social and Emotional Learning
- Individualized Education Program
- Behavior Management
- Applied Behavior Anyalysis
- Early Childhood Education
- Child Development
- Behavior Intervention
- Special Education
- Special Needs
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Tutoring
- Curriculum Development
- First Aid
- Educating
- Reading
- Background Checks
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- High School Diploma
- Math
- Collaboration
- Events
- Teaching
- English
- Employee Development
- Flexibility
- Education Experience
- Filing
- Spanish
- Regulations
- Time Management
- Computer Skills
- Bilingual
- Staff Supervision
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Response to Intervention
- Communication Skills
- Alternative Education
- Responsive Classroom
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