1:1 Special Education Aide — Empower Students

Oswego-Community-Unit-School-District-308; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Unit School District No. 308 seeks a Special Education Teacher Assistant Resource 1:1 (TR) for leave coverage from 9/9/26 to 10/09/26 at Traughber Junior High School.

Under the direction of a licensed special education teacher, you will support students with disabilities and assist in implementing IEP objectives. Required qualifications include an Illinois Educator License and strong communication skills; experience with students with special needs is preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Educator License with Stipulations - Paraprofessional or Professional Educator License or Substitute Teacher License.
• Appropriate verbal and written language skills
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job
• Ability to use basic job-related equipment
• Ability to understand students' disabilities and apply this understanding to the responsibilities of the job
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and assist in lifting up to 50 lbs
• Experience working with students with special needs preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists students with disabilities with academic, behavioral, social and functional growth and development.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all aspects of work with students with disabilities and other staff.
• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials.
• Implements instructional programs and lesson plans for reinforcing learning concepts.
• Promotes independence of students with disabilities.
• Documents students' daily activities.
• Monitors students in various settings to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Provides specialized handling or care of students.
• Communicates and collaborates with teachers and other personnel for evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
• Maintains classroom equipment and work area.
• Participates in meetings and professional development activities.
• Supports and implements District policies and procedures.
• Adheres to ethical standards and codes of the profession and laws governing special education.
• Performs other related duties as may be directed by the administrator.

Skills

Educator license IL

Verbal and written skills

Follow instructions

Interpersonal skills

IEP knowledge

Equipment use

Disabilities understanding

Lifting up to 30 lbs

Experience with special needs

Job description

The Community Unit School District No. 308 seeks a Special Education Teacher Assistant Resource 1:1 (TR) for leave coverage from 9/9/26 to 10/09/26 at Traughber Junior High School.

Under the direction of a licensed special education teacher, you will support students with disabilities and assist in implementing IEP objectives. Required qualifications include an Illinois Educator License and strong communication skills; experience with students with special needs is preferred.