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Special Education Teaching Assistant (Self-Contained)

DuPage ROE, Wheaton, Illinois, United States, 60189

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Position:

Teacher Assistant / Self Contained Special Education Teacher Assistant

Date Posted:

8/7/2025

Location:

Prairie Children Preschool

Date Available:

08/2025

Closing Date:

Until Filled

District:

Indian Prairie School District 204

Minimum Qualifications:

At least 19 years of age

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 scores of 4 on Applied Mathematics and Reading for Information on ACT Workkeys

Summary:

Full-time position (35 hours/week). Assist students with activities to maximize participation and achieve IEP objectives. Responsibilities include:

Implement instructional plans as determined by licensed teachers and therapists.

Apply and modify lessons as needed.

Provide physical care: diapering, toileting, feeding, hygiene, and mobility support.

Observe, document, and reinforce student behaviors; communicate with team.

Participate in weekly team meetings and training.

Assist with non-instructional activities.

Escort students to and from buses or cars as needed.

Record progress towards IEP goals.

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively, perform basic arithmetic, use computers, work with diverse individuals, maintain confidentiality, establish supportive relationships, stay calm under stress, and work independently.

Physical Abilities:

Ability to lift students, see, speak, hear, sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach, climb, bend, twist, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications:

Valid Educator License with Stipulations (PARA), Substitute License, or Professional Educator License. Experience with special education students preferred. Documentation must be submitted to the DuPage Regional Office of Education.

Additional information and requirements can be found at:

https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Educator-Licensure-Requirements.aspx

Equipment:

Use of general office equipment, computers, and adaptive equipment if needed.

Work Environment:

Standard school building environment; outdoor activities during outdoor student activities.

Travel:

May be required between schools.

Supervisor:

Building Principal and/or designee

Work Calendar:

5302

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Category:

Classified

Pay Rate:

$17.77 - $19.03/hour

Benefits:

As per IPCA contract:

IPCA Contract 2022-26

Selection Procedure:

Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate administrator.

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