Senior Program Assistant (Sub Teacher)

Job overview

The Senior Program Assistant (Sub Teacher) role is onsite in Lisle, IL, with annual salary starting at $40,000. Giant Steps Illinois supports students with autism spectrum disorders through educational and therapeutic services. The assistant provides classroom and student support under the Special Education Teacher’s guidance, helps coordinate Program Assistants, and assumes classroom supervision responsibilities when the teacher is absent, supporting continuity of student services and classroom operations.

What you'll do

• Support students with autism spectrum disorders
• lead up to six non-instructional groups weekly under teacher guidance
• implement individual-session plans
• assist with daily living activities and routines
• monitor program materials and data
• document communications and incidents
• support and communicate with Program Assistants
• supervise the classroom when the Special Education Teacher is absent.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior program assistant (sub teacher)

lisle il

giant steps illinois

special education

autism spectrum disorders

classroom support

student support

substitute teacher duties

program assistant support

educational and therapeutic team

7:45 am–3:45 pm

40 hours/week

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week are offered medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Why this role

A bachelor’s degree and a current Illinois substitute or teaching license on file with the DuPage County Regional Office of Education are required. The Senior Program Assistant is eligible for a substitute-teacher stipend if the teacher is absent for more than five days.

About the employer

Giant Steps Illinois Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.