PERMANENT TEACHER ASSISTANT SUBSTITUTE

Sylvania; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Alton Community Unit School District No. 11 in Alton, Illinois, seeks a permanent Special Education Teacher Assistant Substitute for 7 hours daily over 178 days. The role supports instructional activities and student engagement under supervision of certified staff.

Key duties include assisting with reading, writing, and math tasks, adapting materials, and helping with behavior management. Applicants must have paraprofessional licensure and an excellent attendance record.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional Licensure is required.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Ability to work independently with moderate supervision.
• Ability to provide academic support under guidance from certified staff.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with professional teams.
• Ability to stand for two hours, climb stairs, and lift up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education students with daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement.
• Support students with reading, writing, math, and other subjects.
• Adapt instructional materials to meet individual learning needs.
• Foster communication and social interaction among students.
• Provide positive reinforcement and behavior management support.
• Follow directives from the special education staff and report progress on IEP goals.
• Assist in 1:1 or small group interventions as needed.
• Stay current with best practices in special education needs.

Skills

Paraprofessional Licensure

Excellent attendance

Independent work

Academic support

Team collaboration

Mobility

Physical strength

Reliability

Education

Illinois PEL

Job description

ALTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 11

Alton, Illinois

POSITION:

Permanent Special Education Teacher Assistant Substitute- 7hr/9mo/178 days

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To assume the responsibilities for instruction, classroom management, job duties, and professional involvement according to the School Code of Illinois, Board of Education Policies, and District contractual agreements.

SALARY RANGE:

SALARY SCHEDULE FOR 26/27

SUPERVISOR:

Building Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must possess the following qualifications:

• Paraprofessional Licensure
• Excellent attendance record
• Ability to accept responsibility and work independently and reliably with moderate supervision in support of students in a general education setting
• Ability to provide academic support when given guidance from certified staff provide support to students in a variety of subject areas
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously within professional teams to provide effective instruction and management in the general classroom setting
• Ability to effectively implement and utilize appropriate classroom management techniques that support teaching goals and objectives
• Willingness to take initiative to follow through on educational duties to maximize effective service provision in the general classroom setting
• Ability to stand on feet for two hours at a time
• Ability to go up and down stairs
• Ability to lift 30 pounds
• Excellent reliability
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to keep records
• Demonstrated excellent performance in the areas of professional attitude and dress
• Demonstrated excellent performance in areas of student confidentiality and privacy
• Willingness to participate in training relevant to the duties of the position

ESSENTIALS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• With direction from the special education teacher and or related service professionals, assist special education students in their daily activities, ensuring their safety, well-being, and engagement in the learning process
• Support students with their academic tasks, including reading, writing, math, and other subjects.
• Adapt and modify instructional materials to meet the students unique learning needs
• Assist in fostering communication and social interaction among students.
• Provide positive reinforcement and support for managing behaviors.
• Follow directives provided by the special education teacher and or related services professional to provide feedback about IEP student academic and behavioral performance.
• Assist and work with 1:1/ small group and and/or intervention as needed
• Stay up-to-date with best practices and training related to students' special education needs.
• Familiarize students with assistive technology tools and opportunities that can support their learning and effective communication.
• Physical activity, including assisting with mobility and personal care (i.e toileting, physical hygiene, feeding, life skills, etc.), may be required.
• Attend relevant workshops and training sessions as required.
• Maintain records of student progress and behavior.
• Complete De-escalation/CPI training

PLEASE NOTE:

Interested parties must submit their completed online application, letter of interest, current resume, copy of Illinois PEL, and references until filled.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer