What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teaching Assistant position at Urbana School District #116?
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Job Summary: The Special Education Teaching Assistant works under the direct supervision of the special education teacher and under the broad supervision of the building principal.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
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Job Summary: The Special Education Teaching Assistant works under the direct supervision of the special education teacher and under the broad supervision of the building principal.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
- Provide assistance to students to help develop their independence.
- Assist in carrying out lessons to students as arranged by the teacher, including working with students on an individual or small group basis.
- Adapt and accommodate students’ academic programming in general education classes as developed by the special education teacher.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
- Must meet all requirements for the position as designated by the ISBE to obtain a Paraprofessional License: 60 hours of college credit or passing scores on a Work Keys Basic Skills
- Two years of school-based experience is preferred
- Highly organized
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Excellent problem-solver
- Should be able to work with students with a history of behavior or learning problems
- Proven to work under pressure and can prioritize multiple tasks
To apply to any open positions, visit this link:APPLY USD 116