SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER ASSISTANT - AUTISM/LIFE SKILLS

Alton Schools; Godfrey (IL); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 11 is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant - Autism/Life Skills for 7 hours per day, 178 days per year.

Under the supervision of a special education teacher, you will assist students with daily activities, provide academic support, and help implement individualized education plans to foster safety and learning. The role requires paraprofessional licensure, reliable attendance, ability to stand for long periods, lift to 30 pounds, and willingness

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional Licensure is required.
• Excellent attendance record is essential.
• Ability to work independently with moderate supervision.
• Support to students across various subjects under guidance of certified staff.
• Cooperate within professional teams to support instruction and management.
• Willingness to participate in training related to duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education students in daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement.
• Support academic tasks in reading, writing, math, and other subjects.
• Adapt and modify instructional materials for unique learning needs.
• Foster communication and social interaction among students.
• Provide positive reinforcement and behavior support.
• Follow directives to provide feedback on IEP performance.
• Assist 1:1/small group interventions as needed.
• Stay up-to-date with best practices for special education needs.
• Familiarize students with assistive technology tools.
• May assist with mobility and personal care as required.
• Maintain records of progress and behavior.
• Attend relevant workshops and CPI training.

Skills

Paraprofessional Licensure

Excellent attendance

Independent with supervision

Team collaboration

Adapt instructional materials

Assist with mobility

Record keeping

Confidentiality

Willingness to train

Tools

Assistive technology

Job description

ALTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 11

Alton, Illinois

POSITION:

Special Education Teacher Assistant - Autism/Life Skills - 7hr/9mo/178 days

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To assume the responsibilities for instruction, classroom management, job duties, and professional involvement according to the School Code of Illinois, Board of Education Policies, and District contractual agreements.

SALARY RANGE:

SALARY SCHEDULE FOR 26/27

SUPERVISOR:

Building Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must possess the following qualifications:

• Paraprofessional Licensure
• Excellent attendance record
• Ability to accept responsibility and work independently and reliably with moderate supervision in support of students in a general education setting
• Ability to provide academic support when given guidance from certified staff provide support to students in a variety of subject areas
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously within professional teams to provide effective instruction and management in the general classroom setting
• Ability to effectively implement and utilize appropriate classroom management techniques that support teaching goals and objectives
• Willingness to take initiative to follow through on educational duties to maximize effective service provision in the general classroom setting
• Ability to stand on feet for two hours at a time
• Ability to go up and down stairs
• Ability to lift 30 pounds
• Excellent reliability
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to keep records
• Demonstrated excellent performance in the areas of professional attitude and dress
• Demonstrated excellent performance in areas of student confidentiality and privacy
• Willingness to participate in training relevant to the duties of the position

ESSENTIALS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• With direction from the special education teacher and or related service professionals, assist special education students in their daily activities, ensuring their safety, well-being, and engagement in the learning process
• Support students with their academic tasks, including reading, writing, math, and other subjects.
• Adapt and modify instructional materials to meet the students unique learning needs
• Assist in fostering communication and social interaction among students.
• Provide positive reinforcement and support for managing behaviors.
• Follow directives provided by the special education teacher and or related services professional to provide feedback about IEP student academic and behavioral performance.
• Assist and work with 1:1/ small group and and/or intervention as needed
• Stay up-to-date with best practices and training related to students' special education needs.
• Familiarize students with assistive technology tools and opportunities that can support their learning and effective communication.
• Physical activity, including assisting with mobility and personal care (i.e toileting, physical hygiene, feeding, life skills, etc.), may be required.
• Attend relevant workshops and training sessions as required.
• Maintain records of student progress and behavior.
• Complete De-escalation/CPI training

"An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer"