Special Education Assistant Jobs in Illinois

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Preschool Paraprofessional

  • Governors State University
  • University Park, IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • University Park, IL
  • 7 hours ago

Preferred Qualifications AA in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, or Child Development....

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Teacher Assistant- Special Education Department

  • Township High School District 211
  • Palatine, IL
  • 13 hours ago
  • Palatine, IL
  • 13 hours ago

Position Pay Range: Teacher Contract - Salary Schedules Position Benefit information: Teacher Contract - Benefits Candidates may contact: John Jonen, Special Education Dept. Chair at ......

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Paraprofessional School

  • Epic Special Education Staffing
  • Evanston, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Evanston, IL
  • 2 days ago

At Epic Special Education Staffing, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise with school-based special education as your singular focus....

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Behavior Support Paraprofessional

  • Naperville Community Unit School District 203
  • Naperville, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 2 days ago

Position Type: Support Staff/Assistant/ Special Education Assistant Date Posted: 2/4/2026 Location: 3 - High School Naperville North   Additional Information: Show/Hide # work weeks / year #...

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Special Education Paraprofessional - Timesheet

  • Naperville Community Unit School District 203
  • Naperville, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 2 days ago

Position Type: Support Staff/Assistant/ Special Education Assistant Date Posted: 2/3/2026 Location: 1 - Elementary Ranch View   Additional Information: Show/Hide # work weeks / year # hours...

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Paraprofessional in Des Plaines, IL

  • Sunbelt Staffing
  • Des Plaines, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL
  • 3 days ago

This opportunity seeks two paraprofessionals to support students across elementary to high school levels. Both full-time and substitute positions are available. The roles are based near...

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Special Education Teaching Assistant/Paraprofessional-Tri-County Connections Academy

  • Illinois Association Of School
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 3 days ago

Duties Special Education Teaching Assistant / Paraprofessional - Tri County Connections Academy About TriCounty Connections Academy A therapeutic day school for students with complex social-emotional...

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Special Education Teaching Assistant - Bower Elementary School

  • DuPage County ROE
  • Wheaton, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Wheaton, IL
  • 3 days ago

Behavior management and positive reinforcement. Classroom procedures and appropriate conduct. Basic record keeping methods....

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Special Education Paraprofessional in Naperville, IL

  • Sunbelt Staffing
  • Naperville, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 4 days ago

Assist students with academic tasks, behavior management, and social skills development. Supervise students during classroom activities and transitions....

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Paraprofessional - BEC

  • Waukegan Public School District 60
  • Waukegan, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Waukegan, IL
  • 4 days ago

Position Type: Support Staff/Paraprofessional - Special Education Date Posted: 1/6/2026 Location: Clearview Elementary School Closing Date: 01/16/2026   Additional Information: Show/Hide Who...

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Extended School Year Special Education Teaching Assistant 2025-2026

  • Glenbard West High School
  • Glen Ellyn, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Glen Ellyn, IL
  • 5 days ago

Openings as of 2/1/2026 Extended School Year Special Education Teaching Assistant 2025-2026 JobID: 10385 Position Type: Extended School Year (ESY)/Classroom Assistant ESY Date Posted: 1/16/2026 Location...

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Paraprofessional in Highwood, IL

  • Soliant Health
  • Highwood, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Highwood, IL
  • 7 days ago

Candidates with strong classroom management skills and experience in special education settings will find this role rewarding....

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Special Education Paraprofessional in Des Plaines, IL

  • Soliant Health
  • Des Plaines, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL
  • 7 days ago

Category Schools - Paraprofessional Job Type Contract An educational paraprofessional opportunity is available at a K-12 school in Des Plaines, IL, offering a contract position for the current...

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Paraprofessional (3rd Grade)

  • Lake County Regional Office of Education
  • Lindenhurst, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Lindenhurst, IL
  • 9 days ago

Assist teacher with classroom behavior management to minimize disruptions, maintain a safe and orderly environment, and keep students on task....

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Special Education Paraprofessional - Level III (SELECT/BASES/STRUCT REC/STAR PLUS) - ESY (Summer School)

  • Plainfield School District 202
  • Plainfield, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Plainfield, IL
  • 9 days ago

Position Type: Summer School/ Special Education Paraprofessional Date Posted: 1/26/2026 Location: TBD Date Available: 06/08/2026 Closing Date: Open until filled    * The number of positions...

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Salary for Special Education Assistant Jobs in Illinois

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Highest Education Level

Special Education Assistants in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.2%
Master's Degree
33.0%
Associate's Degree
9.0%
High School or GED
5.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.1%
Doctorate Degree
2.7%
Some College
1.4%
Some High School
0.3%