Special Ed Behavioral Teaching Assistant (2) (6.25 hours)

Decatur Public Schools District #61; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Decatur Public Schools District #61 is seeking a paraprofessional to support licensed teachers in classrooms across Decatur and surrounding districts.

The role requires lifting, positioning, assisting with toileting, and safely restraining students as needed under supervision. A valid Illinois paraprofessional license and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation are required. Mileage between schools is reimbursed.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Illinois paraprofessional license.
• Ability to lift, position and assist with students as required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Implement lessons and collect data under the direction of a licensed teacher.
• Itinerant assignment to a variety of schools in Decatur and surrounding districts.
• Mileage reimbursement provided between schools.

Education

Paraprofessional license (Illinois)

Job description

Requirements: Must be willing and able to lift, position, toilet,physically restrain students at a danger to self or others; implement lessons and collect data under the direction of a licensed teacher. Must be licensed as a paraprofessional in the state of Illinois. Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Position is itinerant and this person can be assigned to a variety schools in Decatur and surrounding school districts. Mileage reimbursement is provided between schools.
Position is part of a collective bargaining agreement. Contract can be found here.
Benefits are outlined in the contract. Additional information can be found here.