Special Education: Teacher Assistant

East Maine School District 63; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

East Maine School District 63 in Niles, IL is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant to work under a licensed teacher, supporting students individually or in small groups and modeling the skills needed for assignments.

You will follow educational and behavioral plans, model appropriate behaviors, support students with special health care needs, and assist staff to provide an inclusive, supportive classroom environment that fosters student progress and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Assist students by working with individuals or small groups under the direction of a licensed teacher.
• Model the necessary skills for assignments and follow educational plans.
• Assist with behavioral plans and health care needs as directed.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual and/or small groups under the supervision of a licensed teacher.
• Model the skills needed to perform assignments for students.
• Follow educational and behavioral plans and support students with health care needs.

Skills

Support students

Small group instruction

Modeling skills

Job description

Serving 3,700 PreK-8th grade students on Chicago's near North Shore, our diverse, progressive district puts students and staff first. Explore our career opportunities - supported by competitive compensation that may be higher than you're currently earning, excellent benefits, and a work environment that takes professional development and advancement seriously. We're conveniently located and easy to reach!
https://www.emsd63.org/humanresources
See The Attached Job Description For Additional Information
30 Hrs60 Hrs90 HrsBAStep 1$25,463.34$26,813.90$28,260.38$29,728.91Step 2$25,772.04$27,138.04$28,604.36$30,089.43Step 3$26,284.70$27,680.47$29,174.36$30,691.40Step 4$26,809.49$28,231.72$29,757.58$31,303.28
The position of the Special Education Teacher Assistant was established for the purposes of working with individual and/or small groups of students under the direction of a licensed teacher in the supervision and instructional support of students; assisting students by modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments; following educational and specific behavioral plans; modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with students and staff; and assisting students by providing for special health care needs.