Elementary Special Education Teaching Assistant (Part-Time) - Unlock Your Potential in Illinois!

Join our dynamic team at Indian Prairie School District 204 as an Elementary Special Education Teaching Assistant and make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with special needs. As a part-time teaching assistant, you will have the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, balancing your time between our remote office and school settings. We offer a competitive salary of $16.00 per hour and a supportive work environment that values flexibility and diversity.

Job Summary: As an Elementary Special Education Teaching Assistant, you will assist students with activities to maximize participation in learning and achievement of IEP objectives. You will work closely with licensed teachers and therapists to implement instructional plans, apply lesson modifications, and provide physical care as needed. Your responsibilities will include:

• Implementing instructional plans and applying lesson modifications to ensure student learning objectives are met
• Providing physical care, such as diapering, toileting, and feeding, as well as reinforcing adaptive PE/motor activities
• Observing, documenting, and reinforcing appropriate student behaviors, and communicating with teachers and facilitators
• Participating in weekly team meetings to review student progress, plan upcoming lessons, and participate in trainings
• Assisting with non-instructional activities, such as maintaining safety and order in common areas, and escorting students to and from buses or cars
• Recording and updating student progress toward achievement of individual educational plans

Requirements:

• Valid Educator License with Stipulations (PARA), Substitute License, or Professional Educator License
• Experience working with special education students preferred
• Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficient to communicate with students and staff
• Ability to use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel)
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and maintain confidentiality of student and employee information

Physical Abilities:

• Ability to lift students and perform other manipulations to diaper, toilet, feed, dress, and assist students with daily living skills
• Ability to see, speak, and hear, and frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb, climb stairs or balance, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Ability to push, pull, lift or carry up to 50 lbs

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of $16.00 per hour
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility to balance remote and school-based work
• Opportunity to work with a diverse group of students and staff
• Supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion

We Want to Hear From You!

If you are passionate about working with students with special needs and are looking for a rewarding and challenging role, apply today to join our team as an Elementary Special Education Teaching Assistant!