Guest Special Education Teaching Assistant

Effective 8/14/26: Hourly Rate: $16.84/hr.

Hours/Day: 6.5 (full-day)

District 200 is in search of Substitute Special Education Aides for the classroom. Under the direction of the classroom teacher you will assist in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs and at risk students. This position is an on-call, as needed position to temporarily replace a paraprofessional aide. Substitutes are expected to be available to work on a daily, consistent, and reliable basis.

If selected to substitute in Wheaton Warrenville School District 200, candidates must undergo a physical examination and successfully pass a criminal background check.

• Ability and willingness to work at least 3 days per week

• Experience working with special needs children desired

LICENSURE:

The State of Illinois requires Special Education Teaching Assistants to have one of the following:

• Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
• Current Illinois Substitute Teaching License
• Current Illinois Educator License with Stipulations Endorsed-Paraprofessional Educator (If you do not already hold a Teaching/Substitute License):
  • The requirements are: Associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution; 60 semester hours of coursework from a regionally accredited institution; High school diploma, or equivalent + 480 or higher on the ETS Parapro test; High school diploma, or equivalent + 4 or higher on the ACT WorkKeys Applied Math and Workplace Documents?
• Current Illinois Short Term Approval (STA) - Paraprofessional:
  • The requirements are: Minimum Age - 19 years old, Application in ELIS ($50 application fee), Proof of High School Graduation - copy of diploma, copy of transcript showing graduation date, GED, etc
  • For more information on how to apply to obtain the STA please reference the attached file.

If you have any question regarding obtaining a Licensure please contact:

DuPage Regional Office of Education, Licensure Division

421 N. County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187

630-407-5800 [email protected]