Special Education Teaching Assistant

Position Type:
Educational Support Personnel/Instructional Assistant
Date Posted:
1/8/2024
Location:
Westmont Junior High School
Closing Date:
Open until filled
District:
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Description:
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Full-time position (1.0 FTE)
Qualifications:
Appropriate Paraprofessional License required
Requirements for Paraprofessional License:
At least 19 years of age and 1 of the following:

• One of the following required:
  • 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)

Spanish speaking (preferred)
Limitations:
Must work under the direct supervision of a licensed teacher
Notes:
If you hold a Paraprofessional License and have a Bachelor's Degree on file, you are qualified to be a substitute teacher.
Coursework must be at the 100-level or higher from a regionally accredited college or university.,
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Compensation:
Starting Hourly Rate Ranges from $16.50 - $17.50
Working Conditions:
It is the policy and practice of CUSD 201 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. CUSD 201 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap.
Application Procedures:
Apply online at www.cusd201.org/employment
For more information please contact:
Tiffanie Torrisi
Director of Student Services
133 South Grant Street
Westmont, IL 60599
630-468-8016
ttorrisi@cusd201.org