Special Education Teacher Assistant

ALTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 11
Alton, Illinois

POSITION: 1:1 Special Education Teacher Assistant - 7hr/9mo/174 days

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The 1:1 teacher assistant provides dedicated support to a specific student with additional learning, behavioral, physicals or emotional needs. Working under the direction of the classroom teacher and special education team, the assistant helps the student access the curriculum and participate fully in classroom activities.

SALARY RANGE: SALARY SCHEDULE FOR 26/27

SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must possess the following qualifications:

• Applicants must possess the following qualifications:
• 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 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 50pounds
• 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

ESSENTIALS

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide individualized supervision and remain near the student in all settings, including the classroom, hallways, lunchroom, playground, and specials.
• Follow the student's safety plan and implement strategies to prevent and respond to challenging behaviors.
• Recognize early signs of frustration or dysregulation and provide support before behaviors escalates.
• Use positive reinforcement, visual schedules, breaks, and other identified supports to promote regulation and engagement.
• Assist with classroom activities, daily routines, and transitions between settings.
• Encourage functional communication, appropriate behaviors, and the development of greater independence.
• Collect relevant behavior data and communicate regularly with the classroom teacher and other support staff to ensure consistency across settings.
• Assist with personal care needs if required (e. g. toileting, feeding, mobility support).
• 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"