Teacher Assistant - Special Education Early Childhood (LC)

Community Unit School District 308; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Unit School District 308 is looking for a Teacher Assistant in Special Education Early Childhood to support students with specialized needs. The role involves academic and behavioral support under the guidance of Special Education Teachers, offering a competitive hourly salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance with 75% employer contribution

Participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

12 paid holidays plus winter, spring, and summer breaks

Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

100% claim reimbursement with PPO plan

Qualifications

• Desire to assist students with specialized needs.
• Skills in applying guidance to work situations.

Responsibilities

• Support the academic, behavioral, and health/hygiene needs of students.
• Assist as directed by Special Education Teachers.

Skills

Best practices for working with children with special needs

Ability to lift and move up to thirty pounds

Education

License with the Illinois State Board of Education

Job description

Teacher Assistant - Special Education Early Childhood (LC)

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Oswego Community Unit School District 308 is seeking candidates for the position of Special Education Teacher Assistant. Responsibilities include supporting the academic, behavioral, and health/hygiene needs of students as directed by Special Education Teachers.

Qualified candidates will have a desire to assist students with specialized needs, knowledge of best practices for working with children with special needs, skills in applying guidance to work situations, the ability to lift and move up to thirty pounds (or assist with moving up to fifty pounds), and must obtain a license with the Illinois State Board of Education within sixty working days of hire.

The position offers a competitive salary of $20.50 per hour, a benefits package, participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), a typical thirty-five hour work week, medical and dental insurance with a 75% employer contribution, and a work calendar with 12 paid holidays plus winter, spring, and summer breaks.

Benefits include employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and three medical plan options (PPO and HMO). The district also provides a 100% claim reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses when enrolled in the PPO plan and using the RUSH Healthcare reimbursement program.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Education Administration Programs