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

Downers Grove Grade School District 58; United States; Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual stipend

Hourly wage

Zusammenfassung

Downers Grove Grade School District 58 is accepting applications for a 1.0 FTE Instructional Assistant in the BEST program at Kingsley Elementary School. The role supports teachers by implementing planned instruction, preparing materials, and assisting students with behavioral, social, and academic needs.

Work hours align with school schedule; wage is $18.06 per hour with a $2,000 annual stipend prorated by start date. A valid Para-Professional license / ISBE educator license is required.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Carry out instruction for individual students and small groups as planned by the teacher.
• Alert the teacher to problems or information about an individual student.
• Implement strategies and interventions designed by teachers to meet student needs.
• Prepare materials for sessions under guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Work with individuals or small groups in review, reinforcement, and expansion of skills.
• Support teachers with interventions, accommodations, and modifications for academic, social, and emotional success.
• Supervise learning groups with teacher direction.
• Communicate progress and issues to teachers regarding students.
• Review assignments with students and organize classwork and homework relevant to each student.
• Interact positively with students considering individual differences and needs.
• Utilize confidential student information in accordance with District regulations.
• Assume responsibilities outside the classroom related to supervision of students.
• Assist students with self-help and health needs as necessary.
• Assist teachers in maintaining classroom discipline and supporting management.
• Work with media and technology as required in the job area.
• Participate in planned trainings and inservice meetings as requested by administration.
• Perform other assigned tasks essential to the position.

Ausbildung

Para-Professional license / ISBE educator license

Jobbeschreibung

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

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 10/27/2026
• Location: Kingsley Elementary School
• Date Available: 11/09/2026

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)