Teacher Assistant
Reports to: Building Principal Work coordinated by: Classroom teacher(s)
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 19 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Illinois Paraprofessional Educator License (ELS-PARA) issued by the Illinois State Board of Education ISBE), which requires one of the following: Completion of at least 60 semester hours of college coursework; An associate degree or higher from an accredited institution; or A qualifying score on the ETS ParaPro Assessment, as established by ISBE
General Responsibilities:
Assists certified special education staff in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) by providing instructional, behavioral, communication, social-emotional, functional, and personal care support to students with disabilities. Supports students in accessing instruction in the least restrictive environment while promoting independence and dignity.
Duties:
- Supports students in accessing the general education curriculum and educational environment through the implementation of accommodations, modifications, and specialized supports identified in the IEP.
- Provides individualized or small-group instructional support to students with disabilities as assigned.
- Assists students with organization, communication, mobility, behavior regulation, sensory needs, and functional skills as identified in their IEPs.
- Provides personal care, feeding, toileting, lifting, positioning, and health-related support when required by student needs and district procedures.
- Implements behavior intervention plans (BIPs), safety plans, and positive behavior supports under the direction of licensed staff.
- Collects and documents data related to IEP goals, behavior plans, and student progress.
- Assists students in using assistive technology, augmentative communication systems, adaptive equipment, and specialized instructional materials.
- Supports students during inclusion, community-based instruction, vocational training, transportation transitions, and other educational activities identified in the student's IEP.
- Promotes student independence, self-advocacy, confidence, and social-emotional development by providing positive reinforcement and only the level of support necessary for student success.
- Assists licensed staff with evaluations, observations, progress monitoring, and other IEP implementation activities as assigned.
- Supports students during classroom instruction, transitions, emergency drills, assemblies, lunch, recess, community-based instruction, vocational activities, field trips, and other school activities.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding student records and disability-related information.
- Communicates observations regarding student performance, behavior, health, safety, and other significant concerns to supervising staff in a timely manner.
- Participates in required training related to disabilities, behavior supports, crisis prevention, student health procedures, and district initiatives.
- Maintains active supervision of assigned students and follows district procedures to promote student safety at all times.
- Implements positive behavior supports, Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), de-escalation strategies, and other student support procedures in accordance with student plans, district policies, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Complies with all applicable district policies and procedures and local, state, and federal laws governing the performance of assigned duties.
- Reports concerns involving student safety, accidents, injuries, theft, property damage, or other significant incidents to the appropriate supervisor immediately.
- Arrives on time and fulfills assigned responsibilities throughout the workday.
- Performs other duties assigned by the principal or designee that are consistent with the position.
Terms of employment: 178 days per year (190 with paid holidays) Salary: Base is $16.25 per hour. Can increase with education and experience. Benefits: There are no benefits for part-time positions Health/Life/Dental Insurance with full time positions Application Procedure: Apply Online