Special Education Teacher Assistant - Co-Teaching​/Instructional

ALTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 11, Alton, Illinois

Special Education Teacher Assistant - Co-Teaching/Instructional - 7hr/9mo/178 days

To assume the responsibilities for instruction, classroom management, job duties, and professional involvement according to the School Code of Illinois, Board of Education Policies, and District contractual agreements.

SALARY SCHEDULE FOR 26/27

Building Principal

• Paraprofessional Licensure
• Excellent attendance record
• Ability to accept responsibility and work independently and reliably with moderate supervision in support of students in a general education setting.
• Ability to provide academic support when given guidance from certified staff and provide support to students in a variety of subject areas.
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously within professional teams to provide effective instruction and management in the general classroom setting
• Ability to effectively implement and utilize appropriate classroom management techniques that support teaching goals and objectives
• Willingness to take initiative to follow through on educational duties to maximize effective service provision in the general classroom setting
• Ability to stand on feet for two hours at a time
• Ability to go up and down stairs
• Ability to lift 30 pounds
• Excellent reliability
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to keep records
• Demonstrated excellent performance in the areas of professional attitude and dress
• Demonstrated excellent performance in the area of student confidentiality and privacy
• Willingness to participate in training relevant to the duties of the position

• Assist Special Education classroom teacher with instructional support as needed
• Follow directives provided by the Special Education teacher and provide feedback about IEP student academic and behavioral performance to Special Education teacher
• Assist small group and/or drill as needed
• Supervise small group instruction or activities as needed
• Be present and follow schedules of assigned responsibilities in a reliable and punctual manner
• Assist Special Education teacher with classroom management skills
• Assist in grading and record keeping tasks
• Assist in clerical duties as needed
• Completion of other duties as assigned by the Building Supervisor

“An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer”