Special Education Teacher Assistant - STARS 1:1 (TH)

Community Unit School District 308; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical plans (PPO & HMO)

Deductible reimbursement

IMRF pension

Job summary

Oswego Community Unit School District 308 is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Special Education Teacher Assistant who will support students with specialized needs under the direction of Special Education Teachers. The role emphasizes academic, behavioral, and health/hygiene support within a classroom setting.

Successful candidates should be prepared to assist with lifting up to 50 pounds, follow written and verbal guidelines, and commit to a typical 35-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Experience or ability to assist students with specialized needs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to follow written and verbal guidance from teachers.
• Commitment to supporting students’ academic, behavioral, and health needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with academic tasks as directed by teachers.
• Support behavioral and health/hygiene needs of students.
• Assist with implementing individualized education plans under supervision.

Skills

Student support

Behavioral support

Health & hygiene assistance

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

Oswego Community Unit School District 308 is currently seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Special Education Teacher Assistant. Special Education Teacher Assistants play a vital role in supporting the academic, behavioral, and health/hygiene needs of our students as directed by Special Education Teachers.

Successful candidates will have a desire to assist students with specialized needs to achieve their goals and reach their highest potential, knowledge (or the ability to obtain knowledge of) best practices for working with children and young adults that have specialized needs, skill in applying general written and verbal guidance to specific work situations, and the ability to lift and move up to thirty pounds without assistance or to assist with lifting and moving up to fifty pounds.

Selected candidates will receive a competitive salary, $21.25 per hour, and benefit package; participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension plan; a typical thirty-five hour work week; access to medical and dental insurance with a 75% board-paid contribution toward premiums; and a work calendar with 12 paid holidays and winter/spring/summer break off each year.

BENEFITS: Full-time Associates enjoy a robust selection of healthcare benefits including employer paid Life and AD&D insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), as well as three medical plans to choose from including PPO and HMO plans. What's more, SD 308 currently provides a deductible reimbursement program for medical expenses (excluding ER services), when an employee is enrolled in our PPO plan and uses our RUSH Healthcare reimbursement program. Prospective employees can learn more on the District website.