Special Education Assistant (1.5 Hours) Educational Assistant (5 Hours) C1112SY2526 INTERNAL ONLY

Hillsboro, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Special Education Assistant (1.5 Hours) - Educational Assistant (5 Hours) Start Date:03/23/2026 10Month Calendar INTERNAL ONLY

Internal Classified employees are not eligible to apply for open positions during their probationary period of employment.

Highly Qualified Applicants (internal and external) must submit: TalentEd application current resume three current letters of reference and Associates Degree or higher or transcripts showing 48-semester college credits or 72 quarter college credits or Completion of District-approved skill assessment tests WorkKeys Test and HQ pedagogy observation form. Please visit the Hillsboro School District - Highly Qualified Testing ACT WorkKeys Assessment for registration and additional information to the WorkKeys Assessments offered at HSD.

Hiring Administrator: Teresa Vazquez

It is mandatory that you attendand pass:

Two (2) day Safety Care Restraint Training
OnlinesessionsregardingSpecial Education Process and Procedures.

Employment is dependent on the successful completion of these two courses.

GENERAL DUTIES:

Special Education Assistant:Provide educational supports to all students under the direction of licensed staff with a focus on supporting Individual Education Plans. Supervise students in various settings and monitor for safety concerns. Assist with the implementation of Behavior Support Plans.

Educational Assistant:Provide educational supports to all students under the direction of licensed staff. Supervise students in various settings and monitor for safety concerns.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or its equivalent
Proficient oral and written communication skills in English
Proficient in the use of computer and Internet based applications including but not limited to email and systems applications
Hold a valid certificate in a District approved student intervention system or be able to obtain in 60 days
Experience working with children
Highly Qualified Status Required(two years of post-secondary education or an associates (or higher) degree; or District approved academic assessment)
Bilingual English/Spanish Required(bilingual is defined as fluency in reading writing and speaking in two languages as determined by District screening tool)

BENEFITS OVERVIEW:

Work-Life Balance

Consistent Schedule: Monday-Friday
Holidays off: All federally recognized holidays (most paid)
School-Year Calendar: Includes winter break spring break and summers off
Paid Time Off:

District-paid sick leave (unlimited accrual)
Two paid personal days annually

Health Insurance Eligibility & wellness

Eligibility: Employees working 4 or more hours per day are eligible for District health insurance plans.
Coverage Includes:

Full family coverage options (employee premium cost vary based on plan selection)
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
Life and Disability coverage positions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free support services for employees and families

Financial Security

Retirement Benefits options available for positions working 600 hours per year:

Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Optional 403(b) retirement savings plans

Monthly Bilingual Stipend for employees who pass the Spanish or Vietnamese language assessment

Professional Growth

Paid On-Site Training: Learn and grow while on the job
Professional Improvement Funds: Financial support for continued education and development

To view the full job description please visit the following link:Special Education Assistant/Educational Assistant

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Special Education Assistant (1.5 Hours) - Educational Assistant (5 Hours) Start Date:03/23/2026 10Month Calendar INTERNAL ONLYInternal Classified employees are not eligible to apply for open positions during their probationary period of employment.Highly Qualified Applicants (internal and externa...