Special Education TA — Leave Coverage (12/1/26–3/11/27)

Oswego Community Unit School District 308; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Oswego Community Unit School District 308 is seeking a Teacher Assistant - Special Education STARS (TH) Leave Cover to support students with disabilities under a licensed special education teacher. The role involves implementing IEP objectives, providing classroom and supervisory assistance, and ensuring a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities include supporting academic, behavioral, and social development, adapting materials, and collaborating with staff.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Educator License with Stipulations - Paraprofessional or Professional Educator License or Substitute Teacher License.
• Appropriate verbal and written language skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Specific knowledge-based competencies to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job.
• Ability to use basic job-related equipment.
• Ability to understand students' disabilities and apply this understanding to the responsibilities of the job.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and assist in lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Experience working with students with special needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists students with disabilities with academic, behavioral, social and functional growth and development.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all aspects of work with students with disabilities and other staff.
• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials.
• Implements instructional programs and lesson plans (e.g. reading, math, language comprehension, writing, computer, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing learning concepts.
• Promotes independence of students with disabilities.
• Documents students' daily activities (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc.).
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students with disabilities in various settings for safety and positive learning environment.
• Provides specialized handling or care of students (e.g. toileting, diapering, feeding).
• Communicates and collaborates with teachers and other relevant personnel for evaluating student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Maintains classroom equipment and work area for safety and cleanliness.
• Participates in meetings and professional development as assigned.
• Supports and implements District policies and procedures, regulations, and directives.
• Adheres to ethical standards and laws governing special education.
• Performs other related duties as directed by building or district administrator.

Skills

License/Certification

Verbal and Written Skills

Instruction Following

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

Experience with students with special

Education

Illinois Educator License (Paraprofessional/Professional) or Substitute

Job description

Oswego Community Unit School District 308 is seeking a Teacher Assistant - Special Education STARS (TH) Leave Cover to support students with disabilities under a licensed special education teacher. The role involves implementing IEP objectives, providing classroom and supervisory assistance, and ensuring a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities include supporting academic, behavioral, and social development, adapting materials, and collaborating with staff.