2026-2027 Special Education Instructional Assistant for Foundational Classrooom(s) at Greenbriar

2026-2027 Special Education Instructional Assistant (Full-Time) for Foundational Classroom(s) at Greenbriar Elementary School

Salary Range: $35,812 to $41,178 or commensurate with experience
Benefits Eligibility: Eligible for full-time benefits for classified personnel based on assigned schedule
Work Year: 8/17/2026 - 5/28/2027
Days Off: 10 holidays plus winter break (10 days) and spring break (5 days)
Schedule: 7:45am - 3:45pm
Payroll Schedule: 24 pays (8/31/2026 through 6/30/2027)

Benefits Information (Deductions based on full-time work schedule):
Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO Medical Insurance Deduction - Single - $45.72 per pay
Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO Medical Insurance Deduction - Family - $722.48 per pay

Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO IL Medical Insurance Deduction - Single - $31.46 per pay
Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO IL Medical Insurance Deduction - Family - $489.30 per pay

Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO Blue Advantage Medical Insurance Deduction - Single - $30.49 per pay
Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO Blue Advantage Medical Insurance Deduction - Family - $474.31 per pay

MetLife Dental - Single - Board paid (no deduction)
MetLife Dental - Family - $33.86 per pay

VSP Vision - Single - Board paid (no deduction)
VSP Vision - Family - $5.77 per pay

Qualifications & Licensure:

Paraprofessional Educator License ; How To Apply For a Paraprofessional Educator License

Basic level of technology and understanding of Google

Qualifications & Licensure:
Associate's Degree (or higher) or 60 semester hours of coursework

Performance Responsibilities:

Support individual and small group instruction in the general and special education environment for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

Collaborate with certified personnel (i.e. special education teachers, general education teachers, and related services personnel) to support individual student needs

Serve as a liaison between general and special education personnel, communicating student progress and needs

Support data collection related to individual student goals

Build and maintain positive and supportive relationships with students and staff

Assist certified personnel with preparation of materials and modifications

Provide accommodations as determined by a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) team

Support and model the implementation of classroom and school-wide expectations

Support the implementation of individual student behavior plans

Demonstrate the ability to problem solve in the moment in the best interest of students

Support the generalization of skills across settings

Collaboratively assist students in the development of adaptive/daily living skills

Assist students in toileting, changing, and feeding as needed

Assist in safely lifting and transferring students who weigh over fifty (50) pounds

Individually lift and transfer students under fifty (50) pounds

Participate in team meetings as needed

Participate in annual Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and Trauma-Informed training and other professional development as requested

Perform other duties as assigned

Application Procedure:
Please upload to your application academic transcripts if available and at least three letters of reference if available

District 28 Statement:
Northbrook District 28 is a four-school district with approximately 1,800 students. The community is committed to excellence in education, which is evidenced by the programs and opportunities available to our children. We are guided by the mission to Empower Every Learner.