What are the responsibilities and job description for the STEPS Transition Special Education Self-Contained Teaching Assistant (Full-Time) position at Indian Prairie School District 204?
Position Type :
Teacher Assistant / Self Contained Special Education Teacher Assistant
Date Posted : 5 / 9 / 2024
Location :
STEPS Transition Program
Date Available : 08 / 2024
Closing Date : Until Filled
Summary :
Full-time position available (35 hours per week).
Assist students with activities to maximize participation in learning and achievement of IEP objectives. Perform duties to work with assigned individuals or with groups of students to ensure students' learning and behavioral objectives are achieved, which may include the following :
Essential Job Functions :
- 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.
- Assists in maintaining safety, behavior, decorum, and order in common areas including the lunchroom, playground, corridors, and other school facilities and on field trips.
- Retrieve students from busses or cars at the start of classes and escort students to appropriate busses or cars at end of classes when required.
- Record and update student's progress toward achievement of individual educational plan.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities :
Physical Abilities :
Education / Certifications / Qualifications :
Qualified candidates will hold a valid Educator License with Stipulations (PARA), Substitute License, or Professional Educator License, and experience with special education students preferred.
Educator License with Stipulations (PARA) can be obtained by one of the following ways and applicants MUST submit their documentation to the DuPage Regional Office of Education in order for consideration :
Associate's degree or higher
Applied Mathematics / Applied Math (with a score of 4)
For more information on these requirements, please see the following website :
Equipment :
1. Use general office equipment.
2. Use personal computers.
3. May need to operate adaptive equipment.
Work Environment : Work in standard school building environment. Work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
Travel Requirements : Travel between schools may be required.
Supervisor : Building Principal and / or designee
Work Calendar : 5200
FLSA Status : Non-Exempt
Job Category : Classified
Rate of pay : $17.25-$18.26 / hour
Benefits : Benefits as described in IPCA contract can be found here : IPCA Contract 2022-26
Se lection Procedure : Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator.
Salary : $17 - $18
