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Job Details Special Education Teaching Assistant Paraprofessional-Tri-County Connections Academy
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Duties Special Education Teaching Assistant Paraprofessional - Tri County Connections Academy
About TriCounty Connections Academy A therapeutic day school for students with complex social-emotional and behavioral needs grounded in trauma-informed care, restorative practices, and an unwavering belief in every students capacity for growth and healing.
We are seeking a TA who is deeply relational & trauma-informed, prioritizing connection, builds trust and applies trauma-informed principles in daily interactions. Calm & Consistent, can remain regulated, responding with consistency and compassion even in a crisis. Proactive & Collaborative, anticipates needs, supports instruction for regulation and social skills, and works closely with the classroom teacher and team. Committed to Skill-Building, focuses on teaching emotional regulation, social connection, academic progress, and resilience.
Key Responsibilities Foster Safety Build relationships, help maintain a safe environment, and implement co-regulationsafety plans calmly during crisis.
Support Learning Assist with instructional materials, support students one-on-one or in small groups with differentiated lessons and IEP goals, and integrate academic learning with social-emotional skill-building.
Teamwork Work interdependently with the team, participate in reflective problem-solving, and engage in debriefs after challenges. Use Best Practices Approach all behavior as communication, implement positive behavior supports and restorative practices, and protect student dignity.
Monitor Collect data on academic, behavioral, and social-emotional progress to help drive team decisions.
Qualifications Required High School Diploma GED Illinois Paraprofessional Educator License or willingness to obtain and commitment to trauma-informed restorative practices.
Physically able to participate in crisis management training. Ability to team lift 100 pounds and pull/push 75 pounds.
Essential Dispositions Curiosity over judgment, humility, resilience, cultural responsiveness, and commitment to equity.
Why This Role Matters You will be the consistent adult proving students are worth the effort, modeling regulation and building essential skills. This is deeply meaningful work that changes lives through relationships and unwavering belief.
Qualifications High School Diploma Illinois State Board of Education PEL or eligible to obtain one.
Salary and Benefits $20 per hour plus Individual Health Insurance paid
How to Apply Apply through BambooHR link Special Education Teaching Assistant Paraprofessional-Tri County Connections Academy Link to District Third Party Online Application Web Page http://tcsea.bamboohr.com/careers/53 Email Address http://tcsea.bamboohr.com/careers/53/sourceaWQ9MTg3D School District tcsea.org Position Website http://tcsea.bamboohr.com/careers/53/sourceaWQ9MTg3D Learn Link ILearn Report Card Link District Report Card Job Posting Date 242026 Application Deadline 512026 Start Date 8142026 SharePrint «Back to Search Results
Job Details District Name Tri-County Special Education Association Building Name Tri-County Connections Academy Address 105 E Hamilton Road Bloomington, IL 61704 Phone 309 828-5231 Fax 309828-3013 IASA Region Corn Belt County McLean Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Teacher Aide Grade Level Unit District Job Alerts Sign Up 217-753-2213 Help About Disclaimers Resources RSS Feed Contact IASA Interim Education Service Corps Privacy Policy Copyright IASA Illinois Education Job Bank 2026. All Rights Reserved.