Hybrid Special Education Teaching Assistant - Transition Program at Wheaton Warrenville Unit School District 200

LICENSURE:
The State of Illinois requires Special Education Teaching Assistants to have one of the following:

•  Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) 
•  Current Illinois Substitute Teaching License 
•  Current Illinois Educator License with Stipulations Endorsed-Paraprofessional Educator (If you do not already hold a Teaching/Substitute License):
  • The requirements are: Associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution; 60 semester hours of coursework from a regionally accredited institution; High school diploma, or equivalent + 480 or higher on the ETS Parapro test; High school diploma, or equivalent + 4 or higher on the ACT WorkKeys Applied Math and Workplace Documents?
•  Current Illinois Short Term Approval (STA) - Paraprofessional: 
  • The requirements are: Minimum Age - 19 years old, Application in ELIS ($50 application fee), Proof of High School Graduation - copy of diploma, copy of transcript showing graduation date, GED, etc
  • For more information on how to apply to obtain the STA please reference the attached file.

ADDITIONAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have the ability to work effectively with children

• Have the ability to work effectively with children.
• Have the ability to function within the framework of the school environment.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of:
• Child guidance principles and practices.
• Behavior management and positive reinforcement.
• Classroom procedures and appropriate conduct.
• Basic record keeping methods. 
• Mechanical lifting/positioning devices.  

• Assist with providing a variety of activities for a balanced program of instruction, giving students opportunity to observe, question and investigate.
• Reinforce information following a lesson.
• Works with students individually or in small groups in academic studies, basic life skills and other assigned instruction.
• Implements behavior modification plans and procedures designed for individual students when necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students.
• Maintain positive relationships with all students, school staff and parents.
• Observes and records student’s progress.
• Assists individual or groups of students during activities including lunch and getting children safely on and off bus.
• Assist with hygiene and toileting activities which might include transferring and lifting students.  Sanitize classroom and equipment using approved materials.