1.0 FTE INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT IN BEHAVIOR PROGRAM (BEST). $18.06/HR. $2,000 ANNUAL STIPEND - prorated depending upon start

Downers Grove School District 58; Downers Grove (IL); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual stipend

Zusammenfassung

Downers Grove School District 58 is seeking an Instructional Assistant for the BEST program (Behavioral, Emotional and Social Training). The role supports teachers in delivering instruction, supervising groups, and assisting students with social and emotional needs in a school setting in Downers Grove, IL.

The position requires a valid Para-Professional license or Professional Educator's License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• 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.

Ausbildung

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

Jobbeschreibung

Description: Instructional Assistant BEST (behavior self-contained program)

Behavioral, Emotional and Social Training Program, BEST The BEST program uses a team approach to serve students with disabilities whose social, emotional and behavioral needs significantly impede their ability to access curriculum exclusively in the general education environment. Programming can include multi-grade grouping and can range from a full self-contained environment to the use of consultative services only.

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 depending upon start date)

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.