Special Education Teaching Assistant

Urbana School District #116; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Urbana School District #116 seeks a Special Education Teaching Assistant to work under the direct supervision of the special education teacher and the building principal. The role emphasizes supporting student independence and implementing individualized instruction as directed.

Key duties include assisting with lessons, supporting small groups or individual students, and adapting academic programming to meet diverse needs while maintaining a collaborative approach with teachers and staff.

Qualifications

• ISBE paraprofessional license required or eligible; must meet 60 hours college credit or Work Keys Basic Skills.
• Two years of school-based experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational, communication and collaboration skills; strong problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work with students with behavior or learning challenges and handle multiple priorities under pressure.

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.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Problem-solving

Behavior support

Prioritization

Education

Paraprofessional License ISBE

Job description

Job Summary:

The Special Education Teaching Assistant works under the direct supervision of the special education teacher and under the broad supervision of the building principal.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• 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.

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Qualifications

Education

• Must meet all requirements for the position as designated by the ISBE to obtain a Paraprofessional License: 60 hours of college credit or passing scores on a Work Keys Basic Skills

Experience

• Two years of school-based experience is preferred

Other Skills And Abilities

• Highly organized
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Excellent problem-solver
• Should be able to work with students with a history of behavior or learning problems
• Proven to work under pressure and can prioritize multiple tasks