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Community Unit School District 200

Special Education Teaching Assistant - Elementary School

Community Unit School District 200, Warrenville, Illinois, United States, 60555

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Special Education Teaching Assistant - Elementary School Summary: The Special Education Teaching Assistant assists teachers in meeting the needs of special education students. The primary focus is to assist and enhance the educational process of students with disabilities in both instructional and non-instructional activities. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

2024-2025 School Year. Hourly rate determined by the CEA collective bargaining agreement. Starting Hourly Rate: Grade LTA, $16.48. Hours/Day: 6.5 (full-time). Work days/year: 178.

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

Current Illinois Short Term Approval (STA) - Paraprofessional

Requirements: Minimum Age 19, ELIS application, proof of high school graduation, transcript or GED

For questions regarding licensure, please contact:

DuPage Regional Office of Education, Licensure Division 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 630-407-5800 cert@dupageroe.org

Additional Job Qualifications

Have the ability to work effectively with children

Job Requirements

Have the ability to work effectively with children

Have the ability to function within the framework of the school environment

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Working Knowledge Of

Computers and basic programs

Child guidance principles and practices

Behavior management and positive reinforcement

Classroom procedures and appropriate conduct

Basic record keeping methods

Typical Duties/Responsibilities

Assist with a variety of activities for a balanced program of instruction, giving students opportunities to observe, question and investigate

Reinforce information and instructions following a lesson

Work with students individually or in small groups in academic studies, basic life skills and other assigned instruction

Implement behavior modification plans and procedures designed for individual students when necessary

Maintain confidentiality regarding students

Maintain positive relationships with students, school staff and parents

Observe and record students' progress

Assist individual or groups of students during activities including recess, lunch and getting children safely on and off bus

Assist with hygiene and toileting activities which might include transferring and lifting students; sanitize classroom and equipment using approved materials

Physical Ability Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and run. Occasional lifting or moving up to 100 lbs (e.g., lifting a child) and pushing/pulling items up to 80 lbs (e.g., moving wheelchairs).

Work Environment Potential hazards include exposure to communicable diseases and contact with blood and other body fluids; potential exposure to physical injury from aggressive behavior.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Education and Training

Industries

Education

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