Special Ed Classroom Aide — Equity-Driven Support

Oak Park Elementary District 97; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance: medical, dental, vision, &;

Life and disability insurance

Paid sick & personal days

Pre-tax 403b retirement plan

Job summary

Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant to support learners under the supervision of classroom teachers within the Core Instruction department. The role focuses on supervising students, implementing prescribed programs, maintaining records, and using instructional tools to support equity in education.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma (associate degree preferred) and a relevant paraprofessional license; prior experience with diverse

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate's Degree preferred.
• Illinois Professional Educator License or Illinois Substitute Teacher License or Illinois Paraprofessional License.

Responsibilities

• Assist with providing a variety of activities for a balanced program of instruction, giving students opportunity to observe, question and investigate.
• Reinforce information and instructions following a lesson.
• Work with student individually or in small groups in academic studies, basic life skills and other assigned instruction.
• Implement behavior modification plans and procedures designed for individual students when necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students.
• Maintain positive relationships with all students, school staff and parents.
• Observe and record student's progress.
• Assist the individual student during activities including recess, lunch and getting student safely on and off the bus.
• Assist the classroom teacher and student in daily activities
• Assist student with academic needs.
• Under the direction of the teacher, maintain student behavior by utilizing behavior management strategies

Skills

Lift students

Professional demeanor

Collaborative work

Knowledge of diverse needs

Assistive technology familiarity

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree preferred

Illinois Licenses (Educator/Paraprofessional)

Job description

Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant to support learners under the supervision of classroom teachers within the Core Instruction department. The role focuses on supervising students, implementing prescribed programs, maintaining records, and using instructional tools to support equity in education.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma (associate degree preferred) and a relevant paraprofessional license; prior experience with diverse