Teacher Assistant

Illinois Association Of School • River Forest, IL

86d • $28,290

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher Aide collaborates with staff members throughout the school community to support children identified with special needs. As an integral part of the special education team, the paraprofessional works closely with their assigned special education teacher(s), related service providers, and general education faculty, as well as other aides and building staff as they attend to students' physical, personal, academic, social and emotional needs. D90 schools are inclusive learning environments. The Special Education Teacher Aides play a key role in students' success as they help students engage in learning activities and navigate peer relationships throughout their day. Specific duties & responsibilities are highly tailored to the needs of the individual students receiving aide support. While some students may need 1:1 support throughout their day, other students are provided additional support during identified times of the day & that assistance may be 1:1 or in a small group.

Requirements

• Valid Illinois Teaching License: Professional Educator License with Endorsements (PEL); Educator License with Stipulations with a Paraprofessional Educator Endorsement (ELS); or At least 19 years of age with one of the following: Associate's degree or higher, 60 semester hours of coursework, High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro, High School Diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT Workkeys: Applied Mathematics/Applied Math (with a score of 4), Reading for information/Workplace Documents (with a score of 4)
• Successful instructional assistant experience is preferred in regular education or special education

Responsibilities

• Previewing and reinforcing classroom lessons & skills
• Assisting with instruction in small groups and 1:1 settings
• Facilitating positive peer interactions and relationships
• Utilizing school behavior management programs
• Assisting with students' executive functioning needs
• Supervision and support during lunch/recess and arrival/dismissal
• Attending to students' unique personal needs
• Establishing and maintaining positive, collaborative relationships with all stakeholders in support of creating a positive school community
• Integrating D90 practices around equity and inclusivity into daily work and relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Attending to other duties as assigned by their Special Education Case Manager/Teacher, Building Principal, Director of Special Education or Superintendent

Benefits

• IMRF Pension
• Sick leave
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Roth investment options
• 403b investment options
• 457 investment options
• Flex spending

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Associate degree