Special Education Aide Positions

Darien Public Schools District #61 is looking for Special Education Aide Positions in Darien, IL.
This local job opportunity with ID 3701486046 is live since 2026-06-04 20:23:41.
Position Type:
Support Staff (non-certified)/Special Education Assistant
Date Posted:
5/27/2025
Location:
Eisenhower Junior High School
Date Available:
08/18/2025
Closing Date:
When filled
TITLE: Special Education Resource Aide
LOCATION: Eisenhower Junior High School Grades 6-8
This posting is for multiple positions that are available for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year at Eisenhower Junior High School.
QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Required licensure and/or certification as required by the State of Illinois.
2. Demonstrated interest in and understanding of students.
3. Demonstrated physical fitness and freedom from communicable disease as required by School Code. (Section 24-5)
4. Ability to develop rapport and work with students and faculty.
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.

REPORTS TO: Teacher/Building Administrator
JOB GOALS:

1. To assist the teacher in providing a well organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.
2. To provide assistance in meeting the specific needs of children in Special Education programs.
3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties and responsibilities may vary depending upon the role in which assistance is being provided at a given time, and/or the type of special education classroom/service option of the student(s). Under the supervision of a certified staff member, responsibilities may include monitoring, educational assistance, clerical duties, supportive services, and other activities related to Special Education, as appropriate.
The following is a partial list of responsibilities/duties that may be performed by an assistant under the supervision of registered or certified personnel.

1. Assists in preparation for classroom activities.
2. Assist in the implementation of the student's behavior management program.
3. Assist the teacher in devising/implementing accommodations and/or modifications for reinforcing material or skills based on individual students' needs, interests, and abilities.
4. Assist in self-care activities.
5. Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
6. Instruct a group of students or an individual student in a particular academic or non-academic lesson planned and assigned by the teacher or support staff.
7. Works with students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
8. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ten-months.
Hourly During Student School day (6.75 Hours per day)
Starting rate of $15.60 per hour. Additional $1 per hour depending on position and responsibilities.
IMRF
Paid Sick/Personal Days
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