Teaching Associate: Special Education (2 positions) (2025-2026 School Year)

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated educational support professional to enhance the learning experience for students with diverse needs. This role is pivotal in creating an organized and engaging environment where all students can thrive. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, supporting students in various activities, and ensuring a safe and productive educational setting. If you are passionate about education and making a difference in students' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team committed to fostering growth and learning in a vibrant school community.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Training Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Must hold a Professional Educator License or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating a supportive educational environment.
• Supervise and support students in various settings.

Skills

Communication Skills

Instructional Skills

Ability to work with children

Organizational Skills

Education

Professional Educator License

Substitute License from ROE

Paraprofessional License

Associate's Degree or higher

Tools

Whiteboards

Technological Equipment

Job description

Primary Function (Job Goal): To assist in establishing a well-organized, smoothly functioning educational environment in which students with and without disabilities can take full advantage of the instructional program, extra-curricular and co-curricular activities and other District resources.

Reports To (accountability): Assigned Special Education Teacher(s), Building Principal, Special Education Director, Executive Director for Teaching and Learning.

Qualifications

• Professional Educator License OR Substitute License from ROE OR
• Paraprofessional License through the Illinois State Board of Education by:
  • Successful completion of sixty (60) semester hours of college or university coursework; or
  • Hold an Associate's (or higher) college degree; or successfully pass the ACT WorkKeys Assessment Test or the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment Test along with a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Pre-employment medical examination, including tuberculosis clearance.
• Pass a Regional Office of Education Fingerprint/Background Clearance including Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Physical Requirements

• Appropriate strength to move and transport children, classroom furniture, instructional materials, and equipment from place to place.
• Ability to travel with children from place to place within a classroom, a building, and outside on school grounds, or at school activities/functions at various locations.
• Endurance within a classroom setting; teaching students while standing, sitting, or walking throughout the classroom, building, or outside activities with the ability to maneuver in tight spaces between desks, etc.
• Working with the students in an instructional setting may entail kneeling or squatting, stooping, and bending from the waist on an occasional to frequent basis on a given day.
• Ability to see, hear, and comprehend directions provided in the English language.
• Ability to speak and write in the English language, to communicate to children and others in the school community.
• Ability to sit with children in chairs, or next to tables and desks.
• Ability to travel on student transportation.
• Use of aids such as whiteboards, posters, bulletin boards, overhead projector, television, VCR/DVD, computer, and technological equipment.
• Retrieval, use, lifting, and storage of teaching material, including books, equipment, assignments, etc.

Physical Environment

Typically, the assignment is inside, in a school environment, including classrooms, hallways, and other common areas of a school building. The work also requires the Interventionist to work outdoors for student supervision, or for activities that are away from the school.

Salary/Benefits

178 days, 11 paid holidays, completion of mandated training through Global Compliance Network, FLSA Non-Exempt Status.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Educational Support Personnel.

How to Apply

On-line application only - go to Troy30c.org, find Job Opportunities at Troy, and upload supporting documents.