Teacher Assistant - General Education (WC) Leave Cover (11/16/26-12/18/26)

Oswego Community Unit School District 308; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Oswego Community Unit School District 308 is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher Assistant to support students with disabilities ages 3-21 under a licensed teacher. This leave-cover position focuses on implementing IEP goals, adapting activities, and promoting independence within various school settings while maintaining confidentiality and safety.

The role requires IL educator licensure eligibility and strong communication, with on-site duties at Wolf's Crossing Elementary School in

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Educator License with Stipulations (Paraprofessional or Professional Educator License or Substitute Teacher License).
• Appropriate verbal and written language skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge-based competencies to perform the job functions.
• Ability to use basic job-related equipment.
• Understanding students' disabilities and applying it to responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assists students with disabilities with academic, behavioral, social and functional growth.
• 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 to reinforce learning concepts.
• Promotes independence of students with disabilities.
• Documents students' daily activities (behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times).
• Monitors students in various settings to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Provides specialized handling or care of students (e.g. toileting, diapering, feeding).
• Communicates with teachers and staff to evaluate progress and implement IEP objectives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Follow instructions

Equipment handling

Disability awareness

Experience with special needs

Understanding job functions

Education

Illinois Educator License with Stipulations

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Community Unit School District No. 308

Teacher Assistant - General Education (WC) Leave Cover (11/16/26-12/18/26) JobID: 17252

• Date Posted: 11/9/2026
• Location: Wolf's Crossing Elementary School

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Illinois Educator License with Stipulations - Paraprofessional or Professional Educator License or Substitute Teacher License.
• Appropriate verbal and written language skills
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Effective interpersonal skills
• 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
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and assist in lifting up to 50 lbs
• Experience working with students with special needs preferred

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Special Education Teacher Assistant supports students with disabilities from ages 3-21. Under the direction of a licensed special education teacher, the teacher assistant supports the goals of Individual Education Plans (IEP's) by modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments; following educational and specific behavioral plans; modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with students and staff; and assisting students by providing for special health care needs. Employees in this classification will receive a variety of assignments including classroom support, lunchroom, playground, vocational and work sites, etc.

SPECIFIC 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 (e.g. reading, math, language comprehension, writing, computer, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing learning concepts.
• Promotes independence of students with disabilities.
• Documents students' daily activities (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc.).
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students with disabilities in a variety of settings (e.g. classrooms, restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus-loading zones, cafeteria, assemblies, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides specialized handling or care of students (e.g. toileting, diapering, feeding).
• Communicates and collaborates with teachers and other relevant personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Maintains classroom equipment and work area for the purpose of ensuring a safe and clean learning environment.
• Participates in all meetings, and professional development activities as assigned by the building or district administrator.
• Supports and implements District policies and procedures, regulations, and administrative directives.
• Adheres to the ethical standards and codes of the profession and to the established rules, regulations, and laws governing special education.
• Performs other related duties as may be directed by the building or district administrator.

Postings current as of 11/10/2026 10:58:57 AM CST.

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