1.0 FTE DLP INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT. $18.06/HOUR AND $2,000 ANNUAL STIPEND prorated depending upon start date

Downers Grove School District 58; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DGESP contract

Stipend $2,000 annually

Job summary

Downers Grove School District 58 is seeking an Instructional Assistant for the Developmental Learning Program (DLP). The role supports individualized instruction, prepares materials, and assists with interventions under teacher guidance.

Responsibilities include supervising learning groups, communicating progress, and assisting with discipline and classroom management. Working hours are Monday–Friday in the specified schedule; compensation includes $18.06 per hour and a $2,000 annual stipend

Qualifications

• Carries out teacher's plan for instruction for individual students and/or group work.
• Alerts teacher to problems or information about an individual student.
• Implements strategies designed and assigned by teachers to meet individual differences.
• Prepares materials for sessions under teacher guidance.
• Works with individuals/small groups to reinforce and expand skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports interventions, accommodations, and modifications for student success.
• Supervises learning groups with teacher's direction.
• Communicates progress and concerns to teachers.
• Reviews assignments, monitors testing and makeup work, organizes classwork.

Skills

Instructional support

Group supervision

Teacher communication

Material prep

Discipline support

Education

Valid Para-Professional license or ISBE license

Job description

Description: Instructional Assistant

Developmental Learning Program, DLP The Developmental Learning Program is a highly individualized special education program designed to meet the intensive needs of students with known or suspected intellectual disabilities that are most likely combined with other intensive needs in areas of communication, independence, adaptive/functional skills, behavioral manifestations and/or social skills.

• Carries out teacher's plan for instruction for individual students and/or group work.
• Alerts teacher to any problems or information about an individual student.
• Implements strategies designed and assigned by teachers to meet individual differences.
• Prepares materials for individual/group sessions under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Works with individuals/small groups in review, reinforcement, enrichment, and/or expansion of skills and concepts presented.
• Supports teacher(s) with the implementation of interventions, accommodations, and modifications to support students' academic, social, and emotional success.
• Supervises learning groups with teacher's direction.
• Communicates with the teacher(s) regarding children's progress, interest levels, or problem areas.
• Reviews assignments with students, monitors testing and makeup work, organizes classwork and homework for the work relevant to the specific students.
• Interacts positively with students taking into account individual differences and student needs.
• Utilizes confidential and personal information concerning students for professional purposes only, and in accordance with District regulations.
• Assumes responsibilities outside the classroom area as related to supervision of students in the school surroundings.
• Assists students with self-help, personal care skills, and health needs as necessary.
• Assists teacher in maintaining classroom discipline and supports classroom management as directed by the teacher.
• Works with various forms of media, including technology, as necessary within the job area.
• Participates in planned training sessions or inservice meetings as requested by the principal or teacher.
• Performs other assigned tasks essential to the specific position as requested by the administration.

Job Summary

• Carries out teacher's plan for instruction for individual students and/or group work.
• Alerts teacher to any problems or information about an individual student.
• Implements strategies designed and assigned by teachers to meet individual differences.
• Prepares materials for individual/group sessions under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Works with individuals/small groups in review, reinforcement, enrichment, and/or expansion of skills and concepts presented.
• Supports teacher(s) with the implementation of interventions, accommodations, and modifications to support students' academic, social, and emotional success.
• Supervises learning groups with teacher's direction.
• Communicates with the teacher(s) regarding children's progress, interest levels, or problem areas.
• Reviews assignments with students, monitors testing and makeup work, organizes classwork and homework for the work relevant to the specific students.
• Interacts positively with students taking into account individual differences and student needs.
• Utilizes confidential and personal information concerning students for professional purposes only, and in accordance with District regulations.
• Assumes responsibilities outside the classroom area as related to supervision of students in the school surroundings.
• Assists students with self-help, personal care skills, and health needs as necessary.
• Assists teacher in maintaining classroom discipline and supports classroom management as directed by the teacher.
• Works with various forms of media, including technology, as necessary within the job area.
• Participates in planned training sessions or inservice meetings as requested by the principal or teacher.
• Performs other assigned tasks essential to the specific position as requested by the administration.

Qualifications

Valid Para-Professional license or Professional Educator's License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education

Working Conditions

Monday 8:00am-2:15pm; Tues-Fri 8:00am-3:15pm

Professional Learning and Collaboration hours as dictated by contract

WAGES: $18.06/hr

$2,000 annual stipend (prorated based upon start date and FTE)

CONTRACT/

BENEFITS: All Instructional Assistant employees are employed under the Downers Grove Educational Support Personnel (DGESP) contract. Compensation and Benefits can be viewed beginning on page 30.