Jobs at DuPage Regional Office of Education

This summer role serves as an Extended School Year teaching assistant for self-contained special education elementary classrooms across multiple locations. The position focuses on helping students with significant needs maintain academic progress during the break. Key responsibilities include supporting daily instruction, assisting with individualized learning plans, and collaborating with building coordinators and teachers. The role is appealing for college graduates or current students seeking practical classroom experience and a potential career path in education. It offers a flexible schedule with morning shifts and requires no travel between sites. Candidates must hold a valid Illinois educator license or meet specific educational and testing requirements.

This full-time Special Education Teaching Assistant role supports elementary students with disabilities at Hawthorne Elementary. The position involves assisting teachers with instructional activities, reinforcing lessons in small groups, and implementing individualized behavior modification plans. Key responsibilities include monitoring student progress, maintaining confidentiality, and providing physical assistance with daily activities such as hygiene and transportation. The role appeals to candidates seeking a mission-driven environment focused on inclusive education and student growth. The position offers a collaborative school culture with opportunities for professional development, including specialized training for behavior technicians. The work arrangement is on-site with standard school hours and a full-time schedule.

This full-time Special Education Teaching Assistant role supports high school students with disabilities at Wheaton Warrenville South High School. The position involves assisting teachers with instructional activities, reinforcing lessons, and working with students individually or in small groups on academic and life skills. Key responsibilities include implementing behavior modification plans, maintaining student records, and providing physical support during daily activities such as lunch, recess, and transportation. The role offers a supportive school environment focused on student growth and collaboration with staff and families. While the position requires physical capability for lifting and mobility assistance, it provides a meaningful opportunity to contribute to inclusive education within a structured school year.

This full-time or part-time caregiver role is based in Richton Park, Illinois, supporting seniors to maintain independence in their homes. The position involves assisting clients with personal hygiene, medication reminders, mobility support, meal preparation, and light housekeeping while adhering to individual care plans. The role appeals to compassionate individuals seeking meaningful work that makes a daily difference in the lives of others. The company offers paid training, flexible scheduling, and a supportive culture that values its staff. Work is performed in-person across the Chicagoland area, requiring a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to visit various client locations.

This full-time Resident Engineer role is based in Lisle, Illinois, within Lochner, a global infrastructure firm specializing in transportation and community resources. The position requires a licensed Professional Engineer with over a decade of experience in highway, bridge, and transit construction. Key responsibilities include managing field office personnel, reviewing complex contract plans, monitoring contractor progress against schedules, and leading meetings to resolve disputes and manage project changes. The role appeals to candidates seeking a collaborative, people-centric culture that values diverse perspectives and offers an entrepreneurial spirit. While the position involves on-site field work with exposure to various weather conditions, the company supports work-life balance through flexible scheduling options when possible and provides a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, retirement matching, and professional development assistance.