Cross-Categorical SPED Aide — Empower Students Daily

The Greater Nebraska Schools Hiring Consortium; Savoy (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Champaign Unit 4 Schools is seeking a Teacher Aide for a Cross-Categorical Special Education program (7.5 hours per day) to support students with diverse needs.

The role requires collaboration with staff and parents, good communication, ability to lift 30 pounds and assist with restraints, and preference for bilingual Spanish/English speakers.

Competitive compensation under the Champaign Educational Support Professionals contract; opportunities to contribute to educational justice and equity.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional license or ability to obtain license (review attached document).
• Able to work cooperatively with staff, students, and parents.
• Possess good human relations and communication skills.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds or more.
• Ability to use approved student restraints.
• Ability to bend, stoop, turn, squat or lift to serve students.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Skills

Paraprofessional License

Cooperate with staff

Communication skills

Lift 30 pounds

Restraints handling

Flexibility (bend, stoop)

Bilingual Spanish/English (preferred)

Job description

Champaign Unit 4 Schools is seeking a Teacher Aide for a Cross-Categorical Special Education program (7.5 hours per day) to support students with diverse needs.

The role requires collaboration with staff and parents, good communication, ability to lift 30 pounds and assist with restraints, and preference for bilingual Spanish/English speakers.

Competitive compensation under the Champaign Educational Support Professionals contract; opportunities to contribute to educational justice and equity.