Looking for Special Education Teaching Assistant - Early Childhood (T-F) in USA
Job title: Special Education Teaching Assistant - Early Childhood (T-F)
Company: DuPage Regional Office of Education
Job description: 2023-2024 School Year Hourly rate determined by CEA collective bargaining agreement.
Starting Hourly Rate: Grade LTA, $16.00*
Hours/Day: 6.5 (full-time)
Work days/year: 146
*pending approval of CEA contract
SUMMARY:
Under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher, the Special Education Preschool Teaching Assistant will support students and staff. The primary focus will be to assist and enhance the educational process of students with disabilities in both instructional and non-instructional activities.
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:
The requirements are: 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
. If you have any question regarding obtaining a Licensure please contact:
DuPage Regional Office of Education, Licensure Division
421 N. County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187
630-407-5800 [email protected]
ADDITIONAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Have the ability to work effectively with children
Focused on the needs of students, staff and district
Have the ability to communicate effectively with others
Ability to accept directions from others
Self-starter
Advanced problem solving skills
Have the ability to function within the framework of the school environment (class periods, bell schedules etc.)
Previous experience working with students with special needs preferred
Able to lift 50 lbs., willing to diaper and assist students with bathroom routine.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform duties under the direct supervision of the assigned special and general education teachers. Duties may include, but shall not be limited to: implementing tutorial, hygiene and toileting activities, transferring and lifting students, keeping medical records and preparing class work.
Assist students with activities as directed by the teacher. The special education assistant may assist individual students as well as groups of students in the classroom, as well as accompanying student(s) to recess and lunch as needed.
Assist and support the student's instructional process as planned by the teacher, gather and record data.
Communicate the student's progress and/or needs in any classroom.
Reinforce information following a lesson.
Support and implement the discipline philosophy of the school, as well as disciplinary procedures designed for individual students.
Maintain confidentiality regarding students.
Maintain positive relationships with all students, school staff and parents.
Adhere to policies and procedures set forth by each individual school for schedules, break time, lunch time and duty.
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Expected salary: $16 per hour
Location: USA
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Company: DuPage Regional Office of Education
Job description: 2023-2024 School Year Hourly rate determined by CEA collective bargaining agreement.
Starting Hourly Rate: Grade LTA, $16.00*
Hours/Day: 6.5 (full-time)
Work days/year: 146
*pending approval of CEA contract
SUMMARY:
Under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher, the Special Education Preschool Teaching Assistant will support students and staff. The primary focus will be to assist and enhance the educational process of students with disabilities in both instructional and non-instructional activities.
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:
The requirements are: 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
. If you have any question regarding obtaining a Licensure please contact:
DuPage Regional Office of Education, Licensure Division
421 N. County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187
630-407-5800 [email protected]
ADDITIONAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Have the ability to work effectively with children
Focused on the needs of students, staff and district
Have the ability to communicate effectively with others
Ability to accept directions from others
Self-starter
Advanced problem solving skills
Have the ability to function within the framework of the school environment (class periods, bell schedules etc.)
Previous experience working with students with special needs preferred
Able to lift 50 lbs., willing to diaper and assist students with bathroom routine.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform duties under the direct supervision of the assigned special and general education teachers. Duties may include, but shall not be limited to: implementing tutorial, hygiene and toileting activities, transferring and lifting students, keeping medical records and preparing class work.
Assist students with activities as directed by the teacher. The special education assistant may assist individual students as well as groups of students in the classroom, as well as accompanying student(s) to recess and lunch as needed.
Assist and support the student's instructional process as planned by the teacher, gather and record data.
Communicate the student's progress and/or needs in any classroom.
Reinforce information following a lesson.
Support and implement the discipline philosophy of the school, as well as disciplinary procedures designed for individual students.
Maintain confidentiality regarding students.
Maintain positive relationships with all students, school staff and parents.
Adhere to policies and procedures set forth by each individual school for schedules, break time, lunch time and duty.
Attachment(s):
Powered by Aspex Solutions - AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions - You can also view at www.k12jobspot.com. K12JobSpot is a site that has thousands of teaching jobs - all from AppliTrack school districts.
Expected salary: $16 per hour
Location: USA
Apply Now