Special Education Teaching Assistant - High School

Join Our Team: Empowering Students with Exceptional Education

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Special Education Teaching Assistant to join our team at Community Unit School District 200, serving students in Warrenville, IL, and Wheaton, IL. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fully remote capacity, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. As a Special Education Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students with disabilities, enhancing their educational experience, and contributing to a dynamic and inclusive learning environment.

About the Role:

• Job Title: Special Education Teaching Assistant - High School
• Company: Community Unit School District 200
• School Year: 2022-2023
• Hourly Rate: $14.29 (determined by CEA collective bargaining agreement)
• Hours: 6.5 hours/day, 178 workdays/year (full-time)

Key Responsibilities:

The Special Education Teaching Assistant will work closely with classroom teachers and building principals to assist students with disabilities in both instructional and non-instructional activities. The primary focus will be on enhancing the educational process and supporting students' diverse needs.

Requirements and Qualifications:

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

Additional Job Qualifications:

• Ability to work effectively with children
• Ability to function within the school environment
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Working knowledge of child guidance principles and practices, behavior management, and positive reinforcement
• Basic record-keeping methods and mechanical lifting/positioning devices

Physical Ability:

The employee will be required to:

• Sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl regularly
• Lift and move up to 100 lbs occasionally
• Push/pull items up to 100 lbs

Work Environment:

The work environment may involve potential exposure to:

• Communicable diseases and contact with blood and other body fluids
• Physical injury from aggressive behavior

Take the Next Step:

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of our students? Apply now to join our team and become a vital part of our success story.