Special Education Assistant

1 week ago


Wheaton, Illinois, United States Wheaton Warrenville Unit School Full time
Job Summary

The Wheaton Warrenville Unit School is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Special Education Teaching Assistant to join our team. As a Special Education Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting teachers in meeting the needs of special education students.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist teachers in providing a balanced program of instruction, giving students the opportunity to observe, question, and investigate.
  • Reinforce information and instructions following a lesson, and work with students individually or in small groups in academic studies, basic life skills, and other assigned instruction.
  • Implement behavior modification plans and procedures designed for individual students when necessary, and maintain confidentiality regarding students.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with all students, school staff, and parents, and observe and record student progress.
  • Assist individual or groups of students during activities, including recess, lunch, and getting children safely on and off the bus.
  • Assist with hygiene and toileting activities, which may include transferring and lifting students, and sanitize classroom and equipment using approved materials.
Requirements
  • Have the ability to work effectively with children, and function within the framework of the school environment.
  • Have effective interpersonal and communication skills, and a working knowledge of computers and basic programs.
  • Be able to observe and record student progress, and maintain confidentiality regarding students.
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL), Illinois Substitute Teaching License, or Illinois Educator License with Stipulations Endorsed-Paraprofessional Educator.
Working Conditions

The employee will be regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and run. The employee may 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 80 lbs, such as children in wheelchairs.

The employee may be exposed to communicable disease and contact with blood and other body fluids, and may be at risk for physical injury from aggressive behavior.



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