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East Central Independent School District
Special Education Redirection Instructional Assistant
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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$34,974 / year median in Illinois
+9% projected growth
Job Description
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Special Education Redirection Instructional Assistant JobID:
2581Position Type:
Support Staff/ Spec. Educ. Classroom Asst. (Inclusion)Date Posted:
8/12/2026Location:
Oak Crest Elementary School Date Available:
2026-2027School Year Closing Date:
Until FilledEAST CENTRAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Announcement Special Education Redirection Instructional Assistant The position of a Special Education Redirection Instructional Assistant is available at East Central ISD for the 2026-2027 school year. All individuals (district employees included) who are interested in this position must apply online through Frontline via the district website. The deadline for submitting an application is until the position is filled.PRIMARY PURPOSE
Help meet the physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside the classroom. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under the general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Assist the assigned teacher in general, supportive and specialized instructional classroom services in designated settings. Assist teacher in instructional media preparation and usage. Assist teacher in instructional material preparation and usage. Attend training as needed and professional development as assigned. Have regular attendance. Assist students, as appropriate in classroom settings outside the classroom. Assist with the physical needs of individual students and/or implement behavior plans. Perform other duties as assigned. Maintain confidentiality consistent with federal, state and local requirements.NOTE:
Not all applicants will be interviewed. Each applicant's resume, application, and other available information will be considered in the screening process. Only those persons currently meeting all of the minimum requirements will be considered.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Educational/Certification:
High school diploma or equivalent Must have one of the following 48 college hours with some emphasis on child growth or development or related area Treasuring our Paraprofessionals certificate (must be obtained prior to employment; applicant is responsible for all associated costs) Valid Texas educational aide certificateSpecial Knowledge/Skills:
Experience related to working with students. Must perform duties with a minimum of supervision. Bilingual preferred.EQUIPMENT USED
Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripheralsWORKING CONDITIONS
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling, carrying, and running. Frequent walking and reaching. Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning for students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment. Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards.PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT
187Days SALARY:
Paraprofessional Pay Grade 204 Roland Toscano Superintendent of Schools- An Equal Opportunity Employer
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