Pre-K Instructional Assistant (2 Positions)

Pre-K Instructional Assistant (2 Positions) JobID: 615 Position Type: Support Staff/Instructional Assistant Date Posted: 2/17/2026 Location: District Wide Date Available: Immediately Closing Date: Until Filled

Additional Information: Show/Hide Elementary School District 159 in Matteson is seeking 2 full-time Illinois State Board of Education certified Pre-K Instructional Assistants. Please see the attachment for more details and qualifications.

Application Procedure: Apply Online Additionally, please click the following link to gain more details from the Illinois Board of Education about the steps in the process to become a substitute teacher or paraprofessional in the state of Illinois. https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Sub-Para-Checklist.pdf#search=para

This is a Support Staff union based position with the following benefits:

• Pay range: $23.28 - $30.02, based on education attainment (high school/G.E.D., Associates Degree, or Bachelors degree)
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Professional development and growth options
• District-supported Grow Your Own (GYO) Program
• Year-round pay, including summer months

Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Paraprofessional Certification is required. To learn more about obtaining this certification and applying, please visit the ISBE website linked above or contact the South Cook Intermediate Service Center. You can also find additional information on their website at https://www.s-cook.org/