Special Education Teacher Assistant Resource 1:1 (BH)

About the role

Special Education Teacher Assistants play a vital role in supporting the academic, behavioral, and health/hygiene needs of students as directed by Special Education Teachers. This position will be assigned to support a student with a medical need in a general education classroom. A Certified Nurse Assistant background is preferred. The candidate must hold a Teacher Assistant licensure and will have the title of Teacher Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Accompany the student in the classroom
• Support the student during indoor and outdoor recess
• Assist the student during transitions throughout the building

Requirements

• Teacher Assistant licensure (required)
• Certified Nurse Assistant background (preferred)

Qualifications & skills

• Desire to assist students with specialized needs to achieve their goals and reach their highest potential
• Knowledge of, or ability to obtain knowledge of, best practices for working with children and young adults that have specialized needs
• Skill in applying general written and verbal guidance to specific work situations
• Ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds without assistance, or to assist with lifting and moving up to 50 pounds

Schedule

• Work hours: 8:45 am – 4:15 pm
• Typical 35‑hour work week
• Work calendar includes 12 paid holidays plus winter, spring, and summer breaks off each year

Pay

$21.25 per hour

Benefits

• Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension plan
• Medical and dental insurance with a 75% board‑paid contribution toward premiums
• Employer‑paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Long Term Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Choice of three medical plans (PPO and HMO options)
• Deductible reimbursement program for medical expenses (excluding ER services) when enrolled in the PPO plan and using the RUSH Healthcare reimbursement program