Open Positions for Darien Public Schools District #61

Openings as of 9/10/2026

Special Education Aide Position - One-on-One Student Aide

JobID: 837

Position Type:
  Support Staff (non-certified)/Special Education Assistant


Date Posted:
  8/12/2026


Location:
  Lace School


Date Available:
  08/17/2026


Closing Date:
  When filled


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TITLE: Special Education Aide- One-on-One Student Aide

LOCATION: Lace Elementary School Grades 3-5

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Required licensure and/or certification as required by the State of Illinois.
2. Demonstrated interest in and understanding of students.
3. Demonstrated physical fitness and freedom from communicable disease as required by School Code. (Section 24-5)
4. Ability to develop rapport and work with students and faculty.
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate. 

REPORTS TO:      Teacher/Building Administrator

JOB GOALS: 
1. To assist the teacher in providing a well organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.
2. To provide assistance in meeting the specific needs of children in Special Education programs.
3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties and responsibilities may vary depending upon the role in which assistance is being provided at a given time, and/or the type of special education classroom/service option of the student(s).  Under the supervision of a certified staff member, responsibilities may include monitoring, educational assistance, clerical duties, supportive services, and other activities related to Special Education, as appropriate. 
The following is a partial list of responsibilities/duties that may be performed by an assistant under the supervision of registered or certified personnel.
1. Assists in preparation for classroom activities.
2. Assist in the implementation of the student's behavior management program.
3. Assist the teacher in devising/implementing accommodations and/or modifications for reinforcing material or skills based on individual students' needs, interests, and abilities.
4. Assist in self-care activities.
5. Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
6. Instruct a group of students or an individual student in a particular academic or non-academic lesson planned and assigned by the teacher or support staff.
7. Works with student to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
8. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 
Ten-months.
Hourly During Student School day (6.75 Hours per day)
Starting rate of $16.72 per hour.  Additional $1 per hour depending on position and responsibilities.
IMRF 
Paid Sick/Personal Days
Health/Dental/Vision benefits available





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Openings as of 9/10/2026

Food Service Worker

JobID: 724

Position Type:
  Food Service Personnel


Date Posted:
  7/1/2026


Location:
  Eisenhower Junior High School


Date Available:
  Immediate


Closing Date:
  when filled


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Position- Food Service Worker 

Location- Eisenhower Junior High School

Hours- Monday Through Friday- 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Terms of Employment-
• 10 months (during the school year)
• Health, Dental, and Vision benefits available
• Paid sick and personal leave
• IMRF
• Paid Holidays
• Starting pay of $16.72 per hour

Interested Applicants should complete online application and contact the Darien District 61 Director of Food Service, Mrs. Lillie Lillie at 630-869-6056.





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Openings as of 9/10/2026

Substitute Food Service Worker

JobID: 832

Position Type:
  Food Service Personnel


Date Posted:
  7/9/2026


Location:
  Darien School District #61


Date Available:
  08/19/2026


Closing Date:
  when filled


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Substitute Food Service Worker will be called on an as needed basis, part-time.

Hours will vary based on building assigned.

Interested Applicants should complete online application and contact the Darien District 61 Director of Food Service, Mrs. Lillie Lillie at 630-869-6056.
Starting Pay- $16.72/hour





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Openings as of 9/10/2026

Special Education Teacher

JobID: 838

Position Type:
  Student Support Services (certified)


Date Posted:
  8/27/2026


Location:
  Lace School


Date Available:
  Immediate


Closing Date:
  When filled


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Special Education Teacher for Grade Levels 3-5

LOCATION: Lace Elementary School

QUALIFICATIONS: IL Professional Educator License(PEL) with proper endorsement required and registered in DuPage County

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: Teacher aide(s) assigned.

JOB GOAL:  Under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of Special Education, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows State mandated due process procedures and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP.
• Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
• Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
• Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
• Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.
• Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate sources including i-pads.
• Conducts special education evaluations and reevaluations.
• Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of educational assistants as directed.
• Meets and instructs classes in the locations and at the time designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, and in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.
• Completes all district and state reporting requirements.
• Accepts such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 
1. Ten-month year.
2. Full Time Employment
3. Contractual salary and benefits as established by the Agreement between the Board of Education-Darien Public Schools Dist #61 and Darien Education Assoc.
Interested candidate should complete the online application.
Principal will select candidates and set up interviews.  
After interview, Principal will make recommendation for employment to Superintendent.


Darien Public Schools
Darien, Illinois





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Openings as of 9/10/2026

Substitute Teacher

JobID: 359

Position Type:
  Substitute/Substitute Teacher


Date Posted:
  8/1/2025


Location:
  Darien School District #61


Date Available:
  Ongoing


Closing Date:
  Ongoing


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Substitute Teacher for District Darien 61 Schools  

Mark DeLay (K-2); Lace (3-5); and Eisenhower Junior High (6-8).

Available on an as needed basis for Pre-School through 8th grade classrooms, art, music, physical education, and special education.

Proper certification required.

Interested candidates should complete on-line application.

Starting Pay- $130.00 per day

For additional information contact Jeaneth Mazzocco at 630-968-7505.
 





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Openings as of 9/10/2026

Library/Technology Aide

JobID: 836

Position Type:
  Support Staff (non-certified)/Library Media Assistant


Date Posted:
  8/12/2026


Location:
  Eisenhower Junior High School


Date Available:
  08/17/2026


Closing Date:
  until filled


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TITLE:                        Library Learning Center/Technology Aide

LOCATION: Eisenhower Junior High School- Grades 6-8
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High-School Diploma
2. Preferred- Successful completion of a Teacher Aide training program by the State Superintendent of Education or evidencing successful completion of at least thirty semester hours of college credit in a recognized institution of higher education.
3. Preferred- Experience and familiarity with technology (hardware, software (Google, Microsoft, etc.))
4. Demonstrated physical fitness and freedom from communicable disease as required by School Code. (Section 24-5)

REPORTS:                Teacher(s) designated by the Principal.

JOB GOAL:               To assist the teachers in providing a well organized, smoothly functioning environment in which
                                   students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Becoming familiar with learning center materials and equipment so you can be helpful to teachers assigning L.C. work or using curriculum aids.
2. Under guidance of District Librarian
   1. Weeding out-dated and/or excessively worn materials.
   2. Ordering, setting up for use and keeping in repair L.C. materials.
   3. Helping students with reference materials for assignments and contracts.
   4. Helping teachers with special projects, activities, and bulletin boards.
   5. Making up and putting up the L.C. bulletin boards and decorations.
   6. Preparing L.C. for special activities.
   7. Maintaining a check out system for books, etc.
   8. Update inventory of books and audio/visual materials yearly.
3. Under guidance of technology educators, assist with technology needs of school including:
   1. Coordinating the distribution/collection of student Chromebooks, other student technology as needed
   2. Assist with troubleshooting student technology needs
4. Monitoring study periods.
5. Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned. 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ten-month year.
Hours during Student School day (6.75 Hours per day)
Starting rate of $17.22 per hour. 
IMRF 
Paid Sick Days
Health/Dental/Vision benefits available






 
 





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Openings as of 9/10/2026

Special Education Aide Positions

JobID: 654

Position Type:
  Support Staff (non-certified)/Special Education Assistant


Date Posted:
  7/22/2026


Location:
  Mark DeLay Elementary School


Date Available:
  08/17/2026


Closing Date:
  When filled


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TITLE: Special Education Aide

LOCATION: Mark DeLay Elementary School- Grades K-2

This posting is for multiple positions that are available for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year at Mark DeLay School.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Required licensure and/or certification as required by the State of Illinois.
2. Demonstrated interest in and understanding of students.
3. Demonstrated physical fitness and freedom from communicable disease as required by School Code. (Section 24-5)
4. Ability to develop rapport and work with students and faculty.
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate. 

REPORTS TO:      Teacher/Building Administrator

JOB GOALS: 
1. To assist the teacher in providing a well organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.
2. To provide assistance in meeting the specific needs of children in Special Education programs.
3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties and responsibilities may vary depending upon the role in which assistance is being provided at a given time, and/or the type of special education classroom/service option of the student(s).  Under the supervision of a certified staff member, responsibilities may include monitoring, educational assistance, clerical duties, supportive services, and other activities related to Special Education, as appropriate. 
The following is a partial list of responsibilities/duties that may be performed by an assistant under the supervision of registered or certified personnel.
1. Assists in preparation for classroom activities.
2. Assist in the implementation of the student's behavior management program.
3. Assist the teacher in devising/implementing accommodations and/or modifications for reinforcing material or skills based on individual students' needs, interests, and abilities.
4. Assist in self-care activities.
5. Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
6. Instruct a group of students or an individual student in a particular academic or non-academic lesson planned and assigned by the teacher or support staff.
7. Works with students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
8. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 
Ten-months.
Hourly During Student School day (6.75 Hours per day)
Starting rate of $16.72 per hour. 
Additional $1 per hour depending on position and responsibilities.
IMRF 
Paid Sick/Personal Days
Health/Dental/Vision benefits available





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Openings as of 9/10/2026

Title I- MTSS Support Aide

JobID: 833

Position Type:
  Support Staff (non-certified)/Special Education Assistant


Date Posted:
  7/15/2026


Location:
  Eisenhower Junior High School


Date Available:
  08/17/2026


Closing Date:
  When filled


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TITLE: Title I- MTSS  Support Aide

LOCATION: Eisenhower Junior High School (6th - 8th Grades)

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Required licensure and/or certification as required by the State of Illinois.
2. Demonstrated interest in and understanding of students.
3. Demonstrated physical fitness and freedom from communicable disease as required by School Code. (Section 24-5)
4. Ability to develop positive relationships and work with students and faculty.
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate. 

REPORTS TO:      Teacher/Building Administrator

JOB GOALS: 
1. To assist the teacher in providing a well organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.
2. To help students advance toward their potential in the areas of needed instructional support.
3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties and responsibilities may vary depending upon the role in which assistance is being provided at a given time, and/or the type of classroom/service option of the student(s).  Under the supervision of a certified staff member, responsibilities may include monitoring, educational assistance, clerical duties, supportive services, and other activities related to the MTSS process, as appropriate. 
The following is a partial list of responsibilities/duties that may be performed by an assistant under the supervision of registered or certified personnel.
1. Assists in preparation for classroom lessons/activities.
2. Instruct a group of students or an individual student in a particular academic or non-academic lesson planned and assigned by the teacher.
3. Fosters a positive learning environment.
4. Performs clerical duties as appropriate.
5. Assists with the administration of benchmark and progress monitoring assessments.
6. Assists with the successful implementation of the school's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
7. Assist with the supervision of students as necessary.
8. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 
Ten-months.
Hourly During Student School day (6.75 Hours per day)
Starting rate of $16.72 per hour. 
IMRF 
Paid Sick/Personal Days
Health/Dental/Vision benefits available





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Openings as of 9/10/2026

Bus Driver

JobID: 444

Position Type:
  Transportation/Bus Driver


Date Posted:
  10/18/2024


Location:
  Darien School District #61


Date Available:
  ASAP


Closing Date:
  when filled


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Bus Driver Darien School District 61

Darien School District 61 serves students in grades Pre-School through 8th grade.  

Bus routes are held on school days in the morning and afternoon.

Flexible schedule 
Drivers start at $20.00 per hour
Benefits as determined by the Board of Education including:
- Pension
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
 

Interested applicants should complete online application.

Contact Kurt Stadtler for specific details

kstadtler@darien61.org

630-869-5825.
 
 
 
 





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