Bilingual Special Education Teaching Assistant (Spanish/English)
On-siteUrbana, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Assist students in developing independence and carry out lessons individually or in small groups while adapting academic programming. Follow each student's behavioral plan, maintain the classroom routine, and monitor needs during transitions and lunch. Provide hygiene, medical, and restroom assistance as necessary, using TCI techniques and de-escalation strategies when required. Adapt and accommodate students in general education classes, assist with clerical tasks, arts and crafts, playground supervision, and bus loading. Record data on academic and behavior programming, participate in staff meetings, and report unusual behaviors. Maintain strict confidentiality and provide programs off-site for field trips and vocational activities.
Required Qualifications
- Must meet all requirements for the position as designated by the ISBE
- a Paraprofessional Certificate
- 60 hours of college credit
- Must be fluent in Spanish and English
- Must become certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training
- maintain current certification
- Must be able to provide for special needs of individual students, including lifting, hygiene, medical needs, and restroom assistance if necessary
Desired Qualifications
- 2 years of school-based experience
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