Special Education Teacher Assistant - RISE 1:1 (CH)
Community Unit School District 308 · Oswego, IL · 2 mo ago
Education$21.25/hrFull-time
About the role
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant to support students with specialized needs.
Responsibilities
- Support students with academic, behavioral, and health/hygiene needs as directed by Special Education Teachers
- Assist students in achieving their goals and reaching their highest potential
- Apply best practices for working with children and young adults with specialized needs
- Show skill in applying general written and verbal guidance to specific work situations
- Have the ability to lift and move up to thirty pounds without assistance or assist with lifting and moving up to fifty pounds
Requirements
- Desire to assist students with specialized needs
- Knowledge (or the ability to obtain knowledge of) best practices for working with children and young adults with specialized needs
- General skill in applying written and verbal guidance to specific work situations
- Able to lift and move up to thirty pounds without assistance or assist with lifting and moving up to fifty pounds
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Illinois Driver’s License
- Current CPR certification
- Experience working with individuals with special needs preferred
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Physical stamina to perform physical tasks
Benefits
- Competitive salary of $21.25 per hour
- Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension plan
- A typical thirty-five hour work week
- Medical and dental insurance with a 75% board-paid contribution toward premiums
- 12 paid holidays and winter/spring/summer breaks each year
Pay
- $21.25 per hour
Schedule
- Typical thirty-five hour work week