Special Education Teacher Assistant - RISE 1:1 (OE)

Overview O swego Community Unit School District 308 is currently seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Special Education Teacher Assistant. Special Education Teacher Assistants play a vital role in supporting the academic, behavioral, and health/hygiene needs of our students as directed by Special Education Teachers. Qualifications Desire to assist students with specialized needs to achieve their goals and reach their highest potential. Knowledge, or the ability to obtain knowledge of, best practices for working with children and young adults that have specialized needs. Skill in applying general written and verbal guidance to specific work situations. Ability to lift and move up to thirty pounds without assistance, or to assist with lifting and moving up to fifty pounds. Compensation $21.25 per hour. Competitive salary and benefit package. Benefits Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension plan. Typical thirty-five hour work week. Medical and dental insurance with a 75% board-paid contribution toward premiums. 12 paid holidays and winter/spring/summer break off each year. Full‑time Associates enjoy a robust selection of healthcare benefits including employer‑paid Life and AD&D insurance, Long‑Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and three medical plans to choose from (PPO and HMO plans). Deductible reimbursement program for medical expenses (excluding ER services) for employees enrolled in the PPO plan using the RUSH Healthcare reimbursement program. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oswego Community Unit School District 308