Special Education Teaching Assistant (IEP Support)

Community Unit School District 308; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Special Education Teacher Assistant at Community Unit School District 308 supports students with disabilities from ages 3-21 under the direction of a licensed teacher. You will model skills, follow IEPs, and assist with health care needs, classroom support, lunchroom, playground, and work sites.

Essential duties include documenting student activities, promoting independence, collaborating with teachers, and ensuring a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Educator License with Stipulations - Paraprofessional or Professional Educator License or Substitute Teacher License.
• Verbal and written language skills are required.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Effective interpersonal skills are essential.
• Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job.
• Ability to use basic job-related equipment.
• Ability to understand students' disabilities and apply this understanding to the responsibilities of the job.
• Experience working with students with special needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists students with disabilities with academic, behavioral, social and functional growth and development.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all aspects of work with students with disabilities and other staff.
• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials.
• Implements instructional programs and lesson plans for reinforcing learning concepts.
• Promotes independence of students with disabilities.
• Documents students' daily activities.
• Monitors students in various settings to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Provides specialized handling or care of students as needed.
• Communicates and collaborates with teachers and other personnel to evaluate progress and implement IEP objectives.
• Maintains classroom equipment and work area for safety and cleanliness.
• Participates in meetings and professional development.
• Supports District policies and procedures.
• Adheres to professional ethics and regulations governing special education.
• Performs other related duties as directed by administration.

Skills

Verbal language skills

Written language skills

Ability to follow instructions

Interpersonal skills

Ability to use basic equipment

Ability to understand students' needs

Education

Educator license (Illinois)

Job description

The Special Education Teacher Assistant at Community Unit School District 308 supports students with disabilities from ages 3-21 under the direction of a licensed teacher. You will model skills, follow IEPs, and assist with health care needs, classroom support, lunchroom, playground, and work sites.

Essential duties include documenting student activities, promoting independence, collaborating with teachers, and ensuring a safe learning environment.