Require Special Education Teaching Assistant- High School in USA
Job title: Special Education Teaching Assistant- High School
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: 178
Position: Special Education Teaching Assistant
Reports to: Classroom Teacher/ Building Principal
Summary of Position: 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.
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
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.
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.
Attachment(s):
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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: 178
Position: Special Education Teaching Assistant
Reports to: Classroom Teacher/ Building Principal
Summary of Position: 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.
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
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.
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.
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