Special Ed Teacher Assistant - Impactful Classroom Support

Community Unit School District 308; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IMRF pension

Health/dental insurance (75% premium)

12 paid holidays

35-hour work week

EAP

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

Oswego Community Unit School District 308 seeks a Special Education Teacher Assistant to support students with specialized needs under the direction of Special Education Teachers. Responsibilities include assisting with academics, behavior, and health/hygiene needs, and lifting as required.

Applicants should hold or be able to obtain an Illinois ISBE license. The district offers a starting wage of $21.25 per hour, IMRF pension, a typical 35-hour work week, 75% employer-paid health/dental

Qualifications

• Desire to assist students with specialized needs to achieve goals.
• Knowledge of best practices for working with children and young adults with specialized needs.
• Ability to apply written and verbal guidance to specific situations.
• Ability to lift/move up to 30 lbs without assistance or up to 50 lbs with help, and hold an ISBE license.

Responsibilities

• Support academic, behavioral, and health/hygiene needs as directed by Special Education Teachers.
• Assist with lifting and moving as required by tasks.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment and student well‑being.

Skills

Student support

Behavioral support

Health/hygiene support

Lifting ability

Education

Illinois State Board of Education license

Job description

Oswego Community Unit School District 308 seeks a Special Education Teacher Assistant to support students with specialized needs under the direction of Special Education Teachers. Responsibilities include assisting with academics, behavior, and health/hygiene needs, and lifting as required.

Applicants should hold or be able to obtain an Illinois ISBE license. The district offers a starting wage of $21.25 per hour, IMRF pension, a typical 35-hour work week, 75% employer-paid health/dental