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Teaching Assistant - Special Education - Claiborne High School
Job in
Minooka, Grundy County, Illinois, 60447, USA
Listed on 2026-09-13
Listing for:
Claiborne County Schools
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-13
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Assistant, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Job Description & How to Apply Below
A Special Education Teaching Assistant (often titled Educational Assistant or Instructional Assistant) for grades 9–12 in a Tennessee public school district provides instructional, behavioral, and personal support to high school students with special needs under the direct supervision of a licensed Special Education Teacher.
Core Responsibilities Academic & Instructional Support- Schedule:
Full-time (typically 6.5 to 7 hours per day), following the school-year calendar (around 180–196 days) - Primary Objective:
Provide classroom, school-wide, and community-based support to maximize student inclusion, safety, academic success, and the achievement of Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals
- Behavior Intervention Monitoring:
Implement and track progress on Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), utilizing positive reinforcement and behavioral modification techniques. - Supervision:
Monitor student behavior and safety across high school environments, including general education classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, and field trips. - De-escalation:
Respond appropriately to emotional or behavioral crises using district-approved safety techniques.
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs):
Assist students in Comprehensive Development Classrooms (CDC) with personal needs such as toileting, diapering, handwashing, and feeding. - Medical Support:
Administer health care needs (e.g., tube feeding, medication supervision) under the guidance of school health personnel. - Physical Mobility:
Lift or transition students with physical disabilities safely into wheelchairs, standers, or adaptive devices.
- Data Collection:
Observe and record precise daily data regarding student academic progress and behavior tracking. - Material Preparation:
Help design, organize, and copy instructional materials, displays, or assistive technology tools. - Confidentiality:
Maintain complete confidentiality regarding student records and personal information in compliance with FERPA guidelines.
- High school diploma or GED PLUS a passing score on the Para Pro Assessment .
- At least 48 earned semester hours of college credit from an accredited institution.
- An Associate's degree or higher.
- Strong basic mathematical skills
- Basic computer literacy and assistive technologies.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently (if placed in severe/CDC settings).
- Effective verbal and written communication skills for reporting.
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