SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER ASSISTANT - AUTISM
Lovejoy, Illinois
Employer: Alton Community Unit School District 11
Industry: NON-CERTIFIED
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER ASSISTANT - AUTISM/LIFE SKILLS
The following certificated position is now bid:
Special Education - Teacher Assistant - Autism/Life Skills - 6.5hr/9 month/178 days
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must possess the following qualifications:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
"An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer"
The following certificated position is now bid:
Special Education - Teacher Assistant - Autism/Life Skills - 6.5hr/9 month/178 days
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must possess the following qualifications:
- Paraprofessional Licensure
- Excellent attendance record
- Ability to accept responsibility and work independently and reliably with moderate supervision in support of students in a general education setting
- Ability to provide academic support when given guidance from certified staff provide support to students in a variety of subject areas
- Ability to work cooperatively and courteously within professional teams to provide effective instruction and management in the general classroom setting
- Ability to effectively implement and utilize appropriate classroom management techniques that support teaching goals and objectives
- Willingness to take initiative to follow through on educational duties to maximize effective service provision in the general classroom setting
- Ability to stand on feet for two hours at a time
- Ability to go up and down stairs
- Ability to lift 30 pounds
- Excellent reliability
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to keep records
- Demonstrated excellent performance in the areas of professional attitude and dress
- Demonstrated excellent performance in areas of student confidentiality and privacy
- Willingness to participate in training relevant to the duties of the position
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- With direction from the special education teacher and or related service professionals, assist special education students in their daily activities, ensuring their safety, well-being, and engagement in the learning process
- Support students with their academic tasks, including reading, writing, math, and other subjects.
- Adapt and modify instructional materials to meet the students unique learning needs
- Assist in fostering communication and social interaction among students.
- Provide positive reinforcement and support for managing behaviors.
- Follow directives provided by the special education teacher and or related services professional to provide feedback about IEP student academic and behavioral performance.
- Assist and work with 1:1/ small group and and/or intervention as needed
- Stay up-to-date with best practices and training related to students' special education needs.
- Familiarize students with assistive technology tools and opportunities that can support their learning and effective communication.
- Physical activity, including assisting with mobility and personal care (i.e toileting, physical hygiene, feeding, life skills, etc.), may be required.
- Attend relevant workshops and training sessions as required.
- Maintain records of student progress and behavior.
- Complete De-escalation/CPI training
"An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer"
Created: 2024-09-25
Reference: 193
Country: United States
State: Illinois
City: Lovejoy
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