Community Unit School District 200
Emotional Wellness Teaching Assistant
Community Unit School District 200, Wheaton, Illinois, United States, 60189
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Community Unit School District 200 2025-2026 School Year
Hourly rate determined by CEA collective bargaining agreement.
Starting Hourly Rate : Grade LTA,
$16.81
Hours/Day:
6.5 (full-time)
Work days/year : 178
Position: Emotional Wellness Teaching Assistant
Reports to: Emotional Wellness Coordinator/ Building Principal
Summary of Position : The Emotional Wellness Aide assists the Emotional Wellness Coordinator in meeting the needs of students who struggle with concerns related to emotional regulation. The primary focus is to assist and enhance the educational process for students with social-emotional needs in both instructional and non-instructional activities.
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 cert@dupageroe.org
Job Requirements
Have the ability to work effectively with children. Have the ability to function within the framework of the school environment. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Working knowledge of: Child guidance principles and practices. Behavior management and positive reinforcement. Classroom procedures and appropriate conduct. Basic record keeping methods. Typical Duties:
Assist with a variety of activities related to a student’s program of instruction, including homework completion, organizational skills and communication with classroom teachers. Assist students in accessing school supports and resources, both academic and social-emotional. Works with students individually or in small groups in academic studies, general emotional regulation skills and other assigned instruction. Implements hospital transition plans and procedures designed for individual students when necessary. Maintain confidentiality regarding students. Maintain positive relationships with all students, school staff and parents. Participates in data tracking activities, including monitoring service utilization and student progress towards individual goals. Maintain a safe, supportive environment for students.
Physical Ability:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee will experience occasional lifting and or moving up to 100 lbs, such as lifting a child from the floor. The employee must be able to push/pull items up to 100 lbs., such as children in wheelchairs.
Work Environment
Hazards- Potential exposure to communicable disease and contact with blood and other body fluids; potential exposure to physical injury from aggressive behavior. Seniority level
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Emotional Wellness Teaching Assistant
role at
Community Unit School District 200 2 years ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Emotional Wellness Teaching Assistant
role at
Community Unit School District 200 2025-2026 School Year
Hourly rate determined by CEA collective bargaining agreement.
Starting Hourly Rate : Grade LTA,
$16.81
Hours/Day:
6.5 (full-time)
Work days/year : 178
Position: Emotional Wellness Teaching Assistant
Reports to: Emotional Wellness Coordinator/ Building Principal
Summary of Position : The Emotional Wellness Aide assists the Emotional Wellness Coordinator in meeting the needs of students who struggle with concerns related to emotional regulation. The primary focus is to assist and enhance the educational process for students with social-emotional needs in both instructional and non-instructional activities.
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 cert@dupageroe.org
Job Requirements
Have the ability to work effectively with children. Have the ability to function within the framework of the school environment. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Working knowledge of: Child guidance principles and practices. Behavior management and positive reinforcement. Classroom procedures and appropriate conduct. Basic record keeping methods. Typical Duties:
Assist with a variety of activities related to a student’s program of instruction, including homework completion, organizational skills and communication with classroom teachers. Assist students in accessing school supports and resources, both academic and social-emotional. Works with students individually or in small groups in academic studies, general emotional regulation skills and other assigned instruction. Implements hospital transition plans and procedures designed for individual students when necessary. Maintain confidentiality regarding students. Maintain positive relationships with all students, school staff and parents. Participates in data tracking activities, including monitoring service utilization and student progress towards individual goals. Maintain a safe, supportive environment for students.
Physical Ability:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee will experience occasional lifting and or moving up to 100 lbs, such as lifting a child from the floor. The employee must be able to push/pull items up to 100 lbs., such as children in wheelchairs.
Work Environment
Hazards- Potential exposure to communicable disease and contact with blood and other body fluids; potential exposure to physical injury from aggressive behavior. Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Education and Training Industries Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Community Unit School District 200 by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Teaching Assistant” roles.
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Downers Grove, IL $15.05-$18.70 2 days ago 1.0 FTE KINDERGARTEN TEACHER. 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM. Salary is based on Step and Lane using the 2025-2026 Salary Schedule. For more information see below for salary link
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Downers Grove, IL $14.65-$18.20 2 weeks ago 2nd Grade Long Term Substitute (September 2nd - November 25)
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