Special Education Classroom Assistant

Assist 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. The role involves providing one-on-one tutoring services, personal hygiene services, and assisting students with orthopedic impairments. The classroom assistant will also assist teachers in maintaining written records of students' behavior, accompany students and teachers on class field trips, and attend workshops to update job-related skills.

What You Will Do

Assist Special Education teachers in reinforcing efforts with children with various disabilities, provide one-on-one tutoring services, assist students with orthopedic impairments, and maintain written records of students' behavior.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires good knowledge of the characteristics of students with various disabilities, good knowledge of English grammar and spelling, and good knowledge of basic mathematics. The ability to work with and for students with various disabilities, ages birth to twenty-one (21) years of age, is also essential.

Requirements

• Valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
• At least 60 semester hours of college credit at a college or university accredited by the North Central Association or successful completion of a paraprofessional exam (Work Keys or Parapro)
• 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, ages birth to twenty-one (21) years of age
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and direction
• Ability to complete and maintain basic written reports

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
• Medical Plan Options
• Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Behavioral Health & EAP
• Employee Wellness Program
• Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
• Basic Life Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Pension Plans
• Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Spot Pet Insurance
• Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life
• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Days
• Parental Leaves
• Short-Term Disability
• Religious Holidays
• Leaves