Special Ed Behavioral Teaching Assistant (6.25 hours)

Decatur Public School District; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

A school district in the United States is seeking a Special Ed Behavioral Teaching Assistant to support students with behavioral needs. The role requires physical support, such as lifting and positioning students, and implementing lessons under a licensed teacher's guidance. Candidates must hold a paraprofessional license in Illinois and possess a valid driver's license for travel between multiple school locations. This is an itinerant position that offers mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a paraprofessional in the state of Illinois.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift, position, and physically restrain students if necessary.
• Itinerant position assigned to multiple Decatur-area schools; mileage reimbursement provided.
• Part of a collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed teacher in implementing lessons.
• Collect data on student progress under teacher direction.
• Provide support to students with behavioral needs.

Skills

Ability to lift and position students

Data collection under supervision

Valid driver's license

Reliable transportation

Education

Licensed as a paraprofessional in Illinois

Job description

Special Ed Behavioral Teaching Assistant (6.25 hours) - 2 positions JobID: 10026

• Position Type: Teaching Assistant/ Special Ed Teaching Assistant
• Date Posted: 3/13/2026
• Date Available: available now
• Closing Date: when filled

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.