Special Education Teaching Assistant (Alternative Education)
On-siteUrbana, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Provide assistance to students to help develop their independence while adapting and accommodating academic programming in general education classes. Assist the teacher in carrying out lessons, maintaining a functional classroom environment, and performing clerical tasks, arts and crafts preparation, and playground supervision. Monitor student needs and behaviors during transitions, report unusual behaviors, and use appropriate TCI techniques including de-escalation strategies when necessary. Record and compile data monitoring academic and behavior programming, and participate in staff team/collaboration meetings as assigned. Maintain strict standards of student and family confidentiality while providing for special needs including hygiene and medical assistance if required.
Required Qualifications
- Must meet all requirements for the position as designated by the ISBE to obtain a Paraprofessional License
- 60 hours of college credit
- passing scores on a Work Keys Basic Skills
- Become certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training and maintain current certification
- Use appropriate TCI techniques, including de-escalation strategies and therapeutic restraint methods, when students are in danger of harming themselves or others
- Maintain strict standards of student and family confidentiality
- Should be able to work with students with a history of behavior or learning problems
- Proven to work under pressure and can prioritize multiple tasks
Desired Qualifications
- Two years of school-based experience
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