Special Education Teaching Assistant
The Judge Group Inc.

Location: Aurora, IL
Description: Our client is currently seeking a Special Education Teaching Assistant at the high school level.

Location: Aurora, IL
Type: Ongoing Contract (W2, Weekly Pay, Benefits Available)
Hours: 7:35 am- 3:05 pm
Pay: Dependent on education/experience

This job will have the following responsibilities:

• Educator License with Stipulations (PARA)
• At least 19 years of age
• One of the Following:
• 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 (with a score of 4)
• Reading for information/Workplace Documents (with a score of 4)

Description:

• Implement instructional plans as determined by licensed teachers and therapists.
• Apply lesson modifications as directed and supplement or change lesson modifications as needed to ensure that learning objectives are met. Prompt, cue and redirect students to keep on task.
• 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, as needed, 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.

Contact: hgilligan@judge.com

This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com

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