Community Unit School District 200
Special Education Teaching Assistant - Middle School
Community Unit School District 200, Wheaton, Illinois, United States, 60189
Special Education Teaching Assistant - Middle School
The Special Education Aide 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. Hours/Day:
6.5 (full-time) Work days/year : 178 2025-2026 School Year
Hourly rate determined by CEA collective bargaining agreement. Starting Hourly Rate : Grade LTA,
$16.81 base hourly rate $18.81 (if assigned to a high needs classroom) $22.81 (if assigned to a high needs classroom and completion of a 40-hour training program for the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) through Relias Academy) . Training information can be found at https://reliasacademy.com/rls/store/courses/registered-behavior-technician-series-v-2/_/A-product-p560606 Medical Insurance:
Blue Cross Blue Shield HM0 80/20 cost share Dental Insurance:
Blue Cross Blue Shield 80/20 cost share Vision Insurance:
VSP 100% employee cost Position:
Special Education Aide
(Middle School Level) Reports to:
Classroom Teacher/ Building Principal Summary of Position:
The Special Education Aide assists teachers in meeting the needs of special education students. 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 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 Minimum Age - 19 years old, Application in ELIS ($50 application fee), Proof of High School Graduation - copy of diploma, copy of transcript showing graduation date, GED, etc For more information on how to apply to obtain the STA please reference the attached file. 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: Child guidance principles and practices. Behavior management and positive reinforcement. Classroom procedures and appropriate conduct. Basic record keeping methods. Mechanical lifting/positioning devices. Typical Duties :
Assist with providing a variety of activities for a balanced program of instruction, giving students opportunity to observe, question and investigate. Reinforce information following a lesson. Works with students individually or in small groups in academic studies, basic life skills and other assigned instruction. Implements behavior modification plans and procedures designed for individual students when necessary. Maintain confidentiality regarding students. Maintain positive relationships with all students, school staff and parents. Observes and records student’s progress. Assists individual or groups of students during activities including 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 : While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee will experience occasional lifting and or moving up to 100 lbs, such as lifting a child from the floor. The employee must be able to push/pull items up to 100 lbs., such as children in wheelchairs. Work Environment Hazards- Potential exposure to communicable disease and contact with blood and other body fluids; potential exposure to physical injury from aggressive behavior.
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The Special Education Aide 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. Hours/Day:
6.5 (full-time) Work days/year : 178 2025-2026 School Year
Hourly rate determined by CEA collective bargaining agreement. Starting Hourly Rate : Grade LTA,
$16.81 base hourly rate $18.81 (if assigned to a high needs classroom) $22.81 (if assigned to a high needs classroom and completion of a 40-hour training program for the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) through Relias Academy) . Training information can be found at https://reliasacademy.com/rls/store/courses/registered-behavior-technician-series-v-2/_/A-product-p560606 Medical Insurance:
Blue Cross Blue Shield HM0 80/20 cost share Dental Insurance:
Blue Cross Blue Shield 80/20 cost share Vision Insurance:
VSP 100% employee cost Position:
Special Education Aide
(Middle School Level) Reports to:
Classroom Teacher/ Building Principal Summary of Position:
The Special Education Aide assists teachers in meeting the needs of special education students. 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 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 Minimum Age - 19 years old, Application in ELIS ($50 application fee), Proof of High School Graduation - copy of diploma, copy of transcript showing graduation date, GED, etc For more information on how to apply to obtain the STA please reference the attached file. 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: Child guidance principles and practices. Behavior management and positive reinforcement. Classroom procedures and appropriate conduct. Basic record keeping methods. Mechanical lifting/positioning devices. Typical Duties :
Assist with providing a variety of activities for a balanced program of instruction, giving students opportunity to observe, question and investigate. Reinforce information following a lesson. Works with students individually or in small groups in academic studies, basic life skills and other assigned instruction. Implements behavior modification plans and procedures designed for individual students when necessary. Maintain confidentiality regarding students. Maintain positive relationships with all students, school staff and parents. Observes and records student’s progress. Assists individual or groups of students during activities including 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 : While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee will experience occasional lifting and or moving up to 100 lbs, such as lifting a child from the floor. The employee must be able to push/pull items up to 100 lbs., such as children in wheelchairs. Work Environment Hazards- Potential exposure to communicable disease and contact with blood and other body fluids; potential exposure to physical injury from aggressive behavior.
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