Our client is seeking a Special Education Teaching Assistant in Aurora, Illinois!
Job Type: Contract
Location: Aurora, IL
Hours: M-F 7:35am-3:05pm
Job Responsibilities:
- Implement instructional plans as determined by licensed teachers and therapists.
- Apply lesson modifications as directed and supplement or change lesson modifications as needed to ensure that learning objectives are met. Prompt, cue and redirect students to keep on task.
- Administer curriculum-based tests/quizzes.
- Ensure students record assignments, have correct materials and completed assignments for class as appropriate for student needs.
- Take notes of curriculum presented during class as appropriate for student needs.
- Provide physical care as needed: diaper, toilet, feed, reinforce adaptive PE/motor activities per instructions from teacher and/or therapist(s); assist, as needed, with hygiene and independent living skills.
- Observe, document and reinforce appropriate student behaviors; communicate activities to teacher and facilitators.
- Participate in weekly team meeting to review student progress, plan upcoming lessons and participate in trainings.
- Assist with non-instructional activities
Requirements:
Educator License with Stipulations (PARA)
At least 19 years of age
One of the Following:
Associate’s degree or higher
60 semester hours of coursework
High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro
High School Diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT Workkeys:
Applied Mathematics/Applied Math (with a score of 4)
Reading for information/Workplace Documents (with a score of 4)