Special Education Support Specialist

Leal Elementary School; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Leal Elementary School in Urbana, Illinois is hiring a Special Education Teaching Assistant to support students under the supervision of the special education teacher and building administrator. The position involves assisting with individual and small group instruction, implementing behavioral plans, and helping maintain a safe, orderly learning environment on school premises.

Qualifications include ISBE paraprofessional licensing (60 college credits or Work Keys) and at least two years of

Qualifications

• Must meet ISBE Paraprofessional License requirements: 60 hours college credit or Work Keys Basic Skills.
• Two years of school-based experience preferred.
• Strong organization and communication abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to students to help develop their independence.
• Assist in carrying out lessons to students as arranged by the teacher, including working with students on an individual or small group basis.
• Adapt and accommodate students’ academic programming in general education classes as developed by the special education teacher.
• Follow each student’s individual behavioral plan as well as the classroom behavior management plan.
• Assist the teacher in maintaining a functional, attractive, orderly environment conducive to student learning.
• Record and compile data monitoring academic and behavior programming.
• Participate in staff team meetings as assigned.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of student and family information.
• Use de-escalation strategies and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training when necessary.

Skills

Highly organized

Excellent communication & coordination

Excellent problem-solver

Work with students with behavioral/学习?

Education

60 hours college credit or Work Keys Basic Skills

Paraprofessional License (ISBE)

Job description

Leal Elementary School in Urbana, Illinois is hiring a Special Education Teaching Assistant to support students under the supervision of the special education teacher and building administrator. The position involves assisting with individual and small group instruction, implementing behavioral plans, and helping maintain a safe, orderly learning environment on school premises.

Qualifications include ISBE paraprofessional licensing (60 college credits or Work Keys) and at least two years of