Teacher Aide - Sp Ed-ED

Peoria Public Schools District 150; Jamieson; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoria Public Schools District 150 in Peoria, IL, is seeking a dedicated Support Staff/Paraprofessional-Teacher Aide to assist teachers, support classroom activities, and help maintain a safe, constructive learning environment for students. Responsibilities include implementing lesson plans, tracking progress, communicating with families, and supporting school policies under the principal's guidance.

A valid Illinois Paraprofessional Certificate is required; additional screenings and background

Qualifications

• Illinois Paraprofessional Certificate is required.
• Pre-employment physical, TB test, and drug screening are required.
• Criminal background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a program of study with appropriate instructional methods and materials.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for students.
• Ensure student safety and well-being under supervision.
• Maintain written lesson plans with clear objectives and submit for review.
• Evaluate student progress and provide progress reports.

Education

Illinois Paraprofessional Certificate

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff/ Paraprofessional-Teacher Aide

Date Posted: 2/28/2024

Date Available: 03/15/2023

Location: Jamieson

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and implement a program of study employinginstructional methods and materials that are mostappropriate for meeting District goals andobjectives.
• Create a classroom and school environment that isconducive to learning and appropriate to thematurity and interests of students.
• Assume responsibility for the safety and well beingof students under his/her direct supervision.
• Maintain written lesson plans, identifying clearobjectives for all lessons, and submit foradministrative review as required.
• Evaluate students on a regular basis and provideprogress reports as required.
• Maintain and submit reports and records asrequired.
• Communicate with students and parents or guardianson a regular basis.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend meetings and serve on committees.
• Perform such other duties and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by the principal or administrative designee

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Valid Illinois State Paraprofessional Certificate registered in Peoria county.
2. Must pass a pre-employment physical, TB test, and drug/alcohol screening.
3. Must pass a criminal background check.

EXPERIENCE

None required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Salary based on education and experience based on the collective bargaining agreement.