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Assistant Teacher for Special Education Classroom - High School

Elim Christian Services
Crestwood, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

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Become a part of the Elim team!

Do you thrive in a supportive environment where every day brings opportunities to help students achieve small victories and reach their true potential? Are you excited to work with an organization that prioritizes mental health by offering free unlimited virtual counseling sessions for all employees? If so, we invite you to join our mission.

Every day is an adventure at Elim and we believe that the workplace should be a place where fun and learning go hand in hand. Elim wants their employees to feel appreciated so we offer perks such as donut and ice cream food trucks, after-school canvas painting party, free Thanksgiving lunch and other fun activities. Our work hours support work-life balance while our generous starting pay rewards hard work and dedication.

As An Assistant Teacher, Your Responsibilities Will Include

  • Collaborating with teachers to implement, supervise and assess educational programs.
  • Providing instruction, behavior management, personal care, and supervision/support to students.
  • Collaborating with teacher and assist with activities of the prescribed programs including those written by related service personnel such at PT, OT, and Speech, including implementation of student’s communication program.
  • Providing classroom supervision and instruction in the absence of the teacher.
  • Assisting students with personal care needs to include toileting, feeding, showering, and dressing.

It's fulfilling work that makes an immediate difference in lives. To help our students, you will be provided training and instruction on behavior management, communication techniques and assistive technology.

About Elim

At Elim, we believe that every person has a God-given purpose, and we are passionate about helping children and adults with developmental disabilities discover and pursue theirs. Through our special education programs, vocational training, and adult services, we create a place where students and adults are not only cared for but celebrated.

Hours

  • Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
  • Includes a 6 week extended school year

Wages

  • Competitive starting pay of $29.07 - $30.32/hr for hours worked, pay can be spread out over the entire year

Benefits

  • Free unlimited virtual counseling sessions for employees through Better Help.
  • Lifestyle Spending Account
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Plan
  • Flex Spending
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement plan (with match)

Education, Licenses & Certifications

  • A Substitute Teacher or Professional Educator License is required - we do not accept Short Term Sub License. Not sure how to get your license? Please ask and we can provide instructions.
  • A Bachelor's degree is required

If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity, please apply at https://www.elimcs.org/careers/

Salary : $29 - $30

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