Special Education Paraprofessional: Elevate Student Growth

Urbana School District #116; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Urbana School District #116 is seeking a Special Education Teaching Assistant to support students under the supervision of the special education teacher and building principal. Duties include helping students develop independence, assisting with lessons in small groups, and adapting programming in general education classes.

Candidates should meet ISBE paraprofessional license requirements (60 college credits or Work Keys) and have strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• ISBE paraprofessional license requirement: 60 college credits or Work Keys Basic Skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to students to help develop their independence.
• Assist in carrying out lessons to students individually or in small groups.
• Adapt and accommodate students' academic programming in general education classes as developed by the special education teacher.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Behavior management

Education

Paraprofessional License

Job description

Urbana School District #116 is seeking a Special Education Teaching Assistant to support students under the supervision of the special education teacher and building principal. Duties include helping students develop independence, assisting with lessons in small groups, and adapting programming in general education classes.

Candidates should meet ISBE paraprofessional license requirements (60 college credits or Work Keys) and have strong organizational and communication skills.