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District - Intensive Teacher Assistant - 2026/2027

@ Deerfield Public School District 109
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Deerfield, Illinois, United States
$28/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Assist, Guide
Requirements Summary:High school diploma; paraprofessional approval; ability to lift 50 lbs; dependable attendance; able to handle stress; flexible with routines.
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Take a Moment to Learn More About Deerfield 109

TITLE:  Intensive Teacher Assistant
DEPARTMENT:  Student Services
LICENSURE:  Professional Educator License or Substitute Teacher
ENDORSEMENT:  Paraprofessional
CLASSIFICATION:  Classified - DESSA
FLSA STATUS:  Non-exempt
REPORTS TO:  Building administration
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Not Applicable
PRIOR EXPERIENCE:  Experience as a teaching assistant is preferred
EVALUATION:  Evaluated by the Principal, Assistant Principal, and/or other certified evaluators using the agreed upon evaluation tool.
DATES:  2026-2027
AVAILABILITY:  Two (2.0 FTE) Position(s)/Full-Time
PLACEMENT:  District Assignment
WORK CALENDAR:  Intensive Teacher Assistant
RATE OF PAY:  $28.25 per hour


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma
  • State Paraprofessional Approval (sixty [60] or more college hours or pass Paraprofessional Test)
  • Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
  • Dependability in attendance and punctuality
  • Ability to operate tactfully under stress
  • Flexibility to change in routines


REPORTS TO: Certified Teacher(s) and Building Administration


JOB GOAL:

  • The need or necessity for intensive teacher assistant support will be designated in a student’s IEP, 504, MTSS, and/or Intervention/ Safety Plan. The teacher assistant’s primary role is to assist in all aspects of the daily instructional program for students in preschool – grade 8. The teacher assistant will participate in all activities necessary to support students in the least restrictive environment across all educational settings.


PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist the teacher in the preparation of materials
  • With direct supervision of the teacher , guide individual and small group instruction
  • Assist in behavior management under the direction of the teacher
  • Participate in team planning meetings, staffing, parent conferences during regular work hours as requested by the teacher
  • Participate in professional development as requested by administration
  • Work collaboratively with the school team to improve services for students
  • Assist with behavioral and social/emotional support for students including but not limited to implementing positive behavioral strategies, de-escalation interventions, physical prompting or safe physical restraints (if certified) under the direction of the school team
  • Dress appropriately at all times consistent with the school, work site, and community standards
  • Maintain classroom order, safety and materials
  • Communicate student needs and performance including behavior concerns to appropriate staff
  • Implement and support academic, behavioral and communication plans
  • Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students
  • Perform such other duties and services under the supervising teacher’s direction
  • Assist in toileting and feeding as appropriate
  • Assist in safely lifting students
  • Assist with the direct supervision of students across all settings


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TITLE: Intensive Teacher Assistant
CLASSIFICATION: DESSA
QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma
• State Paraprofessional Approval (sixty [60] or more college
hours or pass Paraprofessional Test)
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Dependability in attendance and punctuality
• Ability to operate tactfully under stress
• Flexibility to change in routines
REPORTS TO: Certified Teacher(s)
Building Administration
JOB GOAL: The need or necessity for intensive teacher assistant support will be
designated in a student’s IEP, 504, MTSS, and/or Intervention/
Safety Plan. The teacher assistant’s primary role is to assist in all
aspects of the daily instructional program for students in pre-
school – grade 8. The teacher assistant will participate in all
activities necessary to support students in the least restrictive
environment across all educational settings.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist the teacher in the preparation of materials
• With direct supervision of the teacher , guide individual and small group instruction
• Assist in behavior management under the direction of the teacher
• Participate in team planning meetings, staffing, parent conferences during regular work
hours as requested by the teacher
• Participate in professional development as requested by administration
• Work collaboratively with the school team to improve services for students
• Assist with behavioral and social/emotional support for students including but not limited
to implementing positive behavioral strategies, de-escalation interventions, physical
prompting or safe physical restraints (if certified) under the direction of the school team
• Dress appropriately at all times consistent with the school, work site, and community
standards
• Maintain classroom order, safety and materials
• Communicate student needs and performance including behavior concerns to appropriate
staff

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• Implement and support academic, behavioral and communication plans
• Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students
• Perform such other duties and services under the supervising teacher’s direction
• Assist in toileting and feeding as appropriate
• Assist in safely lifting students
• Assist with the direct supervision of students across all settings

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