Special Education Teaching Assistant: Growth & Sign-On Bonus

The Baby Fold; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Life & Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account and Dep.Care

Job summary

The Baby Fold is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant to support Lead Teachers and classroom staff in a trauma-informed, comprehensive education for students with emotional/behavioral disabilities and/or autism.

Responsibilities include implementing therapeutic crisis intervention, social skills training, and data-driven instruction under supervision. Opportunity to pursue LBS-1 certification tuition-free through HomeGrown.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; preferred in education or related field.
• Valid Driver's license with adequate car insurance and driving record.
• Substitute Teaching license preferred, or ability to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Behavioral and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention: trauma-informed practices to create a positive and safe educational environment and de-escalate crises.
• Social Skills Training: implement social skills curriculum and support cooperative play and communication.
• Educational Instruction: plan and implement curriculum aligned to IEPs; supervise movement-based activities and motor development sessions.
• Data Collection and Progress Reporting: collect and present behavioral and academic data; assess performance and set goals.
• Lesson Plans: develop and implement lesson plans reflecting best practices in specialized instruction.

Skills

Trauma-informed approach

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree

Substitute teaching license (preferred)

Job description

The Baby Fold is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant to support Lead Teachers and classroom staff in a trauma-informed, comprehensive education for students with emotional/behavioral disabilities and/or autism.

Responsibilities include implementing therapeutic crisis intervention, social skills training, and data-driven instruction under supervision. Opportunity to pursue LBS-1 certification tuition-free through HomeGrown.