2026-2027 1:1 Special Education Instructional Assistant (Full-Time) at Greenbriar Elementary School

Salary Range: $35,627.00 - $38,771.00, or commensurate with experience
Benefits Eligibility: Eligible 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: 8:00am - 4:00pm
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

Performance Responsibilities:

Support student in accessing instruction in the general and special education environments
Collaborate with certified personnel (i.e. special education teachers, general education teachers, and related services personnel) to support individual student needs
Reinforce instruction provided by certified personnel
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
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.

2026-2027 1:1 Special Education Instructional Assistant at Greenbriar Elementary School