Job Description
Join Our Team: Empowering Students with Exceptional Education
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Special Education Teaching Assistant to join our team at Community Unit School District 200, serving students in Warrenville, IL, and Wheaton, IL. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fully remote capacity, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. As a Special Education Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students with disabilities, enhancing their educational experience, and contributing to a dynamic and inclusive learning environment.
About the Role:
- Job Title: Special Education Teaching Assistant - High School
- Company: Community Unit School District 200
- School Year: 2022-2023
- Hourly Rate: $14.29 (determined by CEA collective bargaining agreement)
- Hours: 6.5 hours/day, 178 workdays/year (full-time)
Key Responsibilities:
The Special Education Teaching Assistant will work closely with classroom teachers and building principals to assist students with disabilities in both instructional and non-instructional activities. The primary focus will be on enhancing the educational process and supporting students' diverse needs.
Requirements and Qualifications:
Licensure:
The State of Illinois requires Special Education Teaching Assistants to have one of the following:
- Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
- Current Illinois Substitute Teaching License
- Current Illinois Educator License with Stipulations Endorsed-Paraprofessional Educator
If you do not already hold a Teaching/Substitute License, the requirements are:
- Associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution
- 60 semester hours of coursework from a regionally accredited institution
- High school diploma, or equivalent + 480 or higher on the ETS Parapro test
- High school diploma, or equivalent + 4 or higher on the ACT WorkKeys Applied Math and Workplace Documents
Additional Job Qualifications:
- Ability to work effectively with children
- Ability to function within the school environment
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Working knowledge of child guidance principles and practices, behavior management, and positive reinforcement
- Basic record-keeping methods and mechanical lifting/positioning devices
Physical Ability:
The employee will be required to:
- Sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl regularly
- Lift and move up to 100 lbs occasionally
- Push/pull items up to 100 lbs
Work Environment:
The work environment may involve potential exposure to:
- Communicable diseases and contact with blood and other body fluids
- Physical injury from aggressive behavior
Take the Next Step:
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of our students? Apply now to join our team and become a vital part of our success story.
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