Extended School Year (ESY) Elementary School Special Education Teaching Assistant (Self-Contained)
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The Extended School Year (ESY) program is designed to support students with significant special education needs, helping them maintain the learning progress achieved during the previous academic year. This initiative ensures continuity of education during the summer months, preventing skill regression.
As an ESY Assistant, you will play a vital part in our educational community. This position offers a unique opportunity for college graduates and current students to gain practical classroom experience or explore a career in education. You will work alongside ESY Building Coordinators and teachers to deliver targeted support to students in a structured environment.
The role focuses on maintaining the educational momentum of students who require additional assistance. Your day-to-day work will involve adapting to the specific needs of the students assigned to your team, working within a condensed schedule to maximize learning outcomes.
Selection for ESY positions is conducted by ESY Building Coordinators. Decisions are based on previous experience working with applicants and recommendations from teachers who have collaborated with the students during the regular school year. While we frequently hire college-age graduates and students with appropriate certification, the final selection prioritizes those who best fit the specific needs of our student population.
Candidates must submit all required documentation to the DuPage Regional Office of Education to be considered. Specifically, applicants seeking an Educator License with Stipulations (PARA) must provide proof of meeting one of the following criteria:
For detailed licensure requirements, please refer to the Illinois State Board of Education website.
The program operates on a Monday through Thursday schedule. Training days are scheduled for June 10 and June 11, 2026, with the program running from June 15 to July 9, 2026. Daily shifts are approximately 4 hours in the morning, with times adjusted by level to accommodate transportation needs. Positions are located at multiple sites with no travel required.
Work model: On-site
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Experience with special education students
Skills: Special Education, Ets Parapro, Workkeys, Applied Mathematics, Reading For Information, Workplace Documents.
Education: Associate's degree or higher, 60 semester hours, or High School Diploma with test scores; High School Diploma or GED with ETS Parapro score of 460+ or ACT Workkeys scores of 4.
