1.0 FTE INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT: LIBRARY/SPECIAL EDUCATION 8:00 - 3:15 (2:15 ON MONDAY). $18.06/HOUR

Downers Grove School District 58; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district is seeking a full-time Instructional Assistant for the library and special education. This role is crucial in supporting the teaching staff and enhancing students' learning experiences through tailored instruction and positive engagement in the classroom setting. Promoting student success, the Assistant will work directly with individual students and groups under teacher direction. A valid Para-Professional license is required and the position offers competitive hourly wages.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Para-Professional License.
• Assist in providing an effective educational environment.
• Support certified staff in instructional duties.

Responsibilities

• Carries out teacher’s plan for instruction.
• Supports academic, social, and emotional success of students.
• Communicates children’s progress to teachers.

Skills

Instructional Support

Communication

Student Engagement

Education

Valid Para-Professional License or Professional Educator's License

Job description

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• 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.
  
  

Description

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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

To assist certified staff in providing an effective educational environment and program of instruction in which students can take full advantage of including the available resource materials.

Qualifications

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

Working Conditions

HOURS: K-6, Monday 8:00am-2:15pm; Tues-Fri 8:00am-3:15pm

Professional Learning and Collaboration hours as dictated by contract

WAGES: $18.06/hr

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.

Application Procedure

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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