Special Education Teaching Assistant — Inspire IEP Success

Lake Forest School Districts 67 & 115; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

IMRF retirement

Leave: personal & sick

Job summary

Lake Forest High School District 115 is seeking a full-time 10 month, 7.5 hr/day Special Education Teaching Assistant to support students and reinforce curricula and IEP objectives under a certified teacher.

The role requires collaboration with instructional staff, crisis intervention when needed, and maintaining confidentiality, with duties ranging from materials prep to data collection and behavior support.

Qualifications

• Education credentials as listed, with acceptable licenses.
• Experience with children/adolescents with disabilities preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher and adapt materials to support IEP objectives.
• Administer classwork, tests and assignments to aid instruction.
• Communicate progress to staff and implement interventions.
• Prepare instructional materials and maintain records.
• Support behavior management plans and crisis interventions.
• Escort students between classes and supervise during activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Organization

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Paraprofessional/Substitute License

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training

Tools

School management systems

Job description

Lake Forest High School District 115 is seeking a full-time 10 month, 7.5 hr/day Special Education Teaching Assistant to support students and reinforce curricula and IEP objectives under a certified teacher.

The role requires collaboration with instructional staff, crisis intervention when needed, and maintaining confidentiality, with duties ranging from materials prep to data collection and behavior support.