Teaching Assistants for Extended School Year (ESY)- Summer 2026

Position Type:Support Staff/Teacher Assistant - Special EducationDate Posted:4/3/2026Location:Lake Forest High SchoolDate Available:06/08/2026Closing Date:04/24/2026Lake Forest High School is seeking Special Education Teaching Assistants for Extended School Year (ESY) for Transition Services at West Campus.The ESY dates are from June 8, 2025 through June 25, 2026, Monday-Thursday mornings from 7:45 am to 12:15 pm. There will be no school on June 18, 2026.Description: The Special Education Teaching Assistant supports students eligible for special education in the classroom, community, work sites, and/or other instructional locations. The responsibilities of this position include adapting classroom, community, vocational tasks and activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of a special education teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing curricula and IEP objectives. The Special Education Teaching Assistant works under the direction of a certified teacher and is expected to exercise independent judgment, a high degree of confidentiality, creativity, organizational skills, and be able to react appropriately in crisis situations.Essential Functions:Serves as an instructional assistant to the classroom teacher and adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom and vocational objectives and meeting IEP goalsAdministers classwork, tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom and the community settingCommunicates with supervising instructional staff, work site staff, and professional support personnel for the purpose of communicating progress and/or implementing IEP goals and objectivesImplements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, research based interventions and best practices for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning conceptsAssists with evaluation of student skills and data collection for monitoring student IEP goalsIntervenes in potential conflicts utilizing appropriate physical and/or therapeutic approaches for the purpose of defusing confrontations and minimizing disruptionsPrepares and maintains instructional materials, manuals and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing written reference; and/or meeting students' needsMonitors and implements students' daily schedule (e.g. class schedule, toileting, appetite, work schedule, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environmentAssists with the implementation of the behavior management plan (BIP) including behavior escalation, Crisis prevention intervention (CPI) and positive behavioral strategies under the direction of the teacher or related services facultyAssists with toileting, including transferring and while maintaining the dignity and confidentiality of the student if neededAssists with the transfer and support of student while attending physical therapy or other related services if neededAssists with escorting students to and from events, activities, and other programming, including loading and unloading of students from bus or other school vehiclesDrives students using the district vehicle to and from events, activities, and other programming related to course learning objectivesServes as a daily supervisor of the student during events, activities, meals and other programming (e.g. daily walks)Supports the daily living of our students including support of clothing, oral hygiene, and as appropriate, feminine hygieneProvides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group settings for the purpose of reinforcing instructional, functional and vocational and IEP objectivesAttends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information related to job functionsAssists with general office clerical tasks (filing, copying, etc.) as related to IEP records managementHelps students develop, learn, and self-monitor social skills, executive functioning skills, and social emotional skillsHelps students with health related services as directed by school nurse which may include observing and recording individual student health needsMaintains and respects confidentiality of student informationPerforms other job related duties as assigned by direct supervisorAdheres to Board of Education policies and proceduresQualifications:Illinois Professional Educator License with Stipulations (PARA)Salary and Benefits:$22.34/hour, No additional benefits are associated with this position.The 2025-2026 pay rates will be applicable to employees who are working Extended School Year (ESY)- Summer 2026.Application Procedure: Interested candidates must apply online. Click here to access the online application.To learn more about Lake Forest High School, visit our website at www.lakeforestschools.org.