Teacher Assistant - Special Education Resource (BH) Leave Cover (11/30/26-1/10/27)

Oswego Community Unit School District 308; Illinois; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Oswego Community Unit School District 308 seeks a Teacher Assistant - Special Education Resource for leave coverage (BH). Works under licensed teachers to support students with special needs, reinforce skills, and maintain records. Experience with children preferred; ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Position may involve small group or one-on-one instruction, testing support, and assisting with classroom materials. School setting is Boulder Hill Elementary School, Illinois.

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.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to work well with students and staff.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and monitors small group and one-on-one instruction to present, guide and reinforce skills.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all aspects of work with students and staff.
• Maintains and updates records of student progress, attendance and scores.
• Prepares instructional materials for class or small groups.
• Prepares supplies, materials and equipment for lessons.
• Participates in meetings and professional development as assigned.
• May substitute for colleagues as needed on a temporary basis.
• Monitors students in various settings to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Performs after-school and/or lunch and recess supervision as assigned.
• Supports and enforces District policies and procedures.

Skills

IL Educator License

Verbal & written language skills

Instruction following

Interpersonal skills

Experience with children

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Community Unit School District No. 308

Teacher Assistant - Special Education Resource (BH) Leave Cover (11/30/26-1/10/27) JobID: 17243

• Date Posted: 11/2/2026
• Location: Boulder Hill 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.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to work well with students and staff
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of a licensed teacher and/or administrator, the Teacher Assistant is responsible for monitoring and/or presenting and reinforcing skills with small groups of students or one-on-one, maintaining and updating student records and monitoring and recording students' academic and behavioral progress. May also plan and present lessons, prepare instructional materials, monitor students in various non-classroom settings and/or assist in the administration of tests. Individuals in this position may be assigned to one or more classrooms. May assist with translation and/or communication using second language skills when possible.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitates and/or monitors small group and one-on-one instruction of students in order to present, guide and/or reinforce skills, concepts and strategies. Employs a variety of instructional and motivational techniques to encourage student learning and achievement.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all aspects of work with students and other staff.
• Maintains and updates records of student progress, attendance, test scores and/or personal information as requested.
• Prepares instructional materials for use in class or "pull-out" small groups.
• Prepares supplies, materials and equipment for lessons.
• Participates in all meetings, and professional development activities as assigned by the building or district administrator.
• May substitute for fellow workers as needed on a temporary basis. This may include supporting special education and specialized handling and care of students (toileting, diapering and feeding).
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classrooms, restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, assemblies, field trips) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs before- and after-school and/or lunch and recess supervision as assigned.
• 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, and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as may be directed by the building or district administrator.

Postings current as of 11/5/2026 8:13:30 AM CST.

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