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Teaching Assistant/Paraprofessional-Tri County Connections Academy
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Duties
Key Responsibilities:
? Foster Safety: Build relationships, help maintain a safe environment, and implement
co-regulation/safety 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
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.
Salary/Benefits
$20 per hour plus Individual Health Insurance paid
Additional Notes
The TriCounty Connections Academy is a therapeutic day school designed for K-12 students
whose complex social-emotional and behavioral needs require intensive support beyond what
traditional settings can provide. We serve students others may have given up on-and we
believe deeply in their capacity to heal, grow, and succeed.
Our approach is grounded in:
? Trauma-informed care
? Restorative practices
? Positive behavior support
? Reflective, collaborative problem-solving
? Unwavering belief that all behavior is communication and all students are capable of
growth
We are not a behavioral management program. We are an educational community committed
to teaching the skills students need-emotional regulation, social connection, academic
progress, and resilience-while honoring their dignity and humanity every single day.
How to Apply
Apply through BambooHR Teaching Assistant Tri County Connections Academy
Email Address
Gloedel@tcsea.org
School District
tcsea.org
Position Website
https://tcsea.bamboohr.com/careers/53
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ILearn
Report Card Link
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Job Posting Date
8/7/2026
Start Date
8/10/2026
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District Name Tri-County Special Education Association Building Name Tri-County Connections Academy Address 409 Kays Drive
Normal, IL Phone (309) 828-5231 Fax (309)828-3013 IASA Region Corn Belt County McLean Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Teacher Aide Grade Level Unit District
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