1.0 Fte Preschool Blended Instructional Assistant ($18.06/HR with $2,000 Annual Stipend Prorated Depending Upon Start Date)

1.0 FTE PRESCHOOL BLENDED INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT ($18.06/HR WITH $2,000 ANNUAL STIPEND prorated depending upon start date) JobID: 2563

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant

• Date Posted: 7/28/2026

• Location: Grove Children`s Preschool

• Date Available: 08/24/2026

• District: Downers Grove Grade School District 58 Additional Information: Show/Hide

Description: PRE SCHOOL BLENDED Instructional Assistant

Job Summary:

• Carries out teacher's plan for instruction for individual students and/or group work.
• Alerts teacher to any problems or information about an individual student.
• Implements strategies designed and assigned by teachers to meet individual differences.
• Prepares materials for individual/group sessions under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Works with individuals/small groups in review, reinforcement, enrichment, and/or expansion of skills and concepts presented.
• Supports teacher(s) with the implementation of interventions, accommodations, and modifications to support students' academic, social, and emotional success.
• Supervises learning groups with teacher's direction.
• Communicates with the teacher(s) regarding children's progress, interest levels, or problem areas.
• Reviews assignments with students, monitors testing and makeup work, organizes classwork and homework for the work relevant to the specific students.
• Interacts positively with students taking into account individual differences and student needs.
• Utilizes confidential and personal information concerning students for professional purposes only, and in accordance with District regulations.
• Assumes responsibilities outside the classroom area as related to supervision of students in the school surroundings.
• Assists students with self-help, personal care skills, and health needs as necessary.
• Assists teacher in maintaining classroom discipline and supports classroom management as directed by the teacher.
• Works with various forms of media, including technology, as necessary within the job area.
• Participates in planned training sessions or inservice meetings as requested by the principal or teacher.
• Performs other assigned tasks essential to the specific position as requested by the administration.

**Qualifications: ** **Valid Para-Professional license or Professional Educator's License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education **

Working Conditions: Monday 8:30-3:30

Professional Learning and Collaboration hours as dictated by contract

WAGES: $18.06/hr

**$2,000 annual stipend (prorated based upon start date) **

All Instructional Assistant employees are employed under the Downers Grove Educational Support Personnel (DGESP) contract .

Compensation

and Benefits can be viewed beginning on page 30.

Application Procedure: Apply Online

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