Job detail
Teaching Assistant, Special Education (Movement)
The Baby Fold
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/10/2026
Location
Normal, Illinois
Core responsibilities
The special education teacher assistant supports the lead teacher in providing a comprehensive education and behavioral program for students with severe emotional and behavioral disabilities. Responsibilities include implementing crisis intervention strategies, conducting social skills training, and assisting with educational instruction.
Requirements summary
A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in education or a related field. A valid driver's license and a substitute teaching license are preferred or must be obtained upon hire.
bachelor degreeTeamworkProgress ReportingCommunication SkillsCrisis InterventionBehavioral InterventionCurriculum DevelopmentData CollectionLesson PlanningTrauma-Informed PracticesPhysical ActivityMotor DevelopmentSocial Skills TrainingEducational InstructionMovement-Based ActivitiesIndividualized Educational PlansPositive Educational Environment
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Vacation
- Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Personal Time
- Short Term Disability
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Life & Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Plan
- Headspace Care - Coaching, Therapy, & Psychiatry
- Paytient - Line of Credit for Medical, Mental Health, & Veterinary Services
- Candidly - Student Loan Navigation Support
- Mentorship, Advancement, and Professional Development Opportunities