High School and Post Secondary Special Education Teaching Assistant and Community Transport

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Position Overview

Position Type:
Teacher Assistant / High School Special Education Teacher Assistant
Date Posted: 11/11/2025

Location:

STEPS Transition Program

Date Available:

Until Filled
Closing Date:
Until Filled
District:
Indian Prairie School District 204
At least 19 years of age

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher
• 60 semester hours of coursework
• High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro
• High School Diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT Workkeys:
  • Applied Mathematics/Applied Math (score of
    4)
  • Reading for information/Workplace Documents (score of
    4)

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.

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 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.

Assist 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.

Transport students on District buses to community learning settings.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to communicate with students and staff.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform basic arithmetic operations.

Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).

Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and is sensitive to individual differences.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations and adapt in response to changing conditions.

Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Ability to work independently, stay on-task, multi-task and take responsibility to complete assigned projects in a timely and efficient manner.

Physical Abilities

Must be able to lift students and perform daily living skills such as diaper, toilet, feed, dress.

Must be able to see, speak and hear; sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle, reach, climb stairs, balance, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Must be able to push, pull, lift or carry up to 50 lbs.

Must have the physical ability to drive a vehicle.

Education/Certifications/Qualifications

Qualified candidates will hold a valid Educator License with Stipulations (PARA), Substitute License, or Professional Educator License.

Experience with special education students preferred. Educator License with Stipulations (PARA) can be obtained by one of the following ways; applicants must submit documentation to the DuPage Regional Office of

Education:

• At least 19 years of age
• Associate’s degree or higher
• 60 semester hours of coursework
• High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro
• High School Diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT Workkeys:
  • Applied Mathematics/Applied Math (score of
    4)
  • Reading for information/Workplace Documents (score of
    4)

For more information on these requirements, please see the following website:

Equipment

• Use general office equipment.
• Use personal computers.
• 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

$17.77-$19.03/hour

Benefits

Benefits as described in IPCA contract can be found here: IPCA Contract 2022-26

Selection Procedure

Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator.

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