Special Education Support Assistant: Inspire Learning

Community Consolidated School District 21; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

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Job summary

The Special Education Teaching Assistant position supports student success in the school environment for a class or individual student. The TA works under the direction of a licensed teacher, assisting with social-emotional regulation, communication and linguistic needs, motor and sensory development, and health-related services and academic support.

This role helps increase student engagement and availability for learning and may support students in both general education and special education

Responsibilities

• Assist students with social-emotional regulation, communication and linguistic needs, motor and sensory development, and health-related services and/or academic support.
• Support students in both general education and special education classrooms to increase engagement and availability for learning.

Job description

The Special Education Teaching Assistant position supports student success in the school environment for a class or individual student. The TA works under the direction of a licensed teacher, assisting with social-emotional regulation, communication and linguistic needs, motor and sensory development, and health-related services and academic support.

This role helps increase student engagement and availability for learning and may support students in both general education and special education