Role OverviewAssists Special Education teachers in elementary and high schools in reinforcing efforts with children with various disabilities, including physical disabilities, visual and hearing impairments, learning disabilities, behavior disorders, emotional impairments, and mental impairments in accordance with each students' Individual Education Program (IEP).
What You Will Do
Provides one-on-one tutoring services, assists students with orthopedic impairments, and accompanies students to swimming pools and medical clinics. Assists teachers in instructing students in daily living skills and maintaining written records of students' behavior.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Must possess a valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and have good knowledge of the characteristics of students with various disabilities.
Requirements
- Valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
- Good knowledge of the characteristics of students with various disabilities
- Good knowledge of English grammar and spelling
- Good knowledge of basic mathematics
- Ability to work with and for students with various disabilities
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions and direction
- Ability to complete and maintain basic written reports
Benefits
- Health & Wellness: comprehensive health coverage
- Financial Security: strong retirement and savings options
- Work-Life Balance: competitive paid time off policies
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