Classroom Assistant - Central Illinois Bridge Academy

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to support students in a nurturing and trauma-responsive educational environment. This role focuses on fostering social-emotional learning and collaboration among students, teachers, and families. The ideal candidate will be committed to personal and professional growth, ensuring a safe and inclusive atmosphere while helping students navigate their academic and social challenges. If you are passionate about making a difference in students' lives and thrive in a flexible, supportive role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension

Retirement Investment Options

Sick Leave

Personal Leave

Qualifications

• Eligible for a substitute teacher license with relevant experience.
• Ability to build relationships with students and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers for students needing individualized assistance.
• Help students with tasks, directions, and maintaining focus.

Skills

Trauma-Informed Practices

Social-Emotional Learning

Collaboration

Documentation

Relationship Building

Flexibility

Education

Substitute Teacher License

Job description

• Commitment to Trauma Responsive Education Environment: Demonstrates competence and understanding and commitment to trauma-informed practices and trauma responsive environments. Remains dedicated to ensuring Bridge Academy is an inclusive, safe and calming environment for all. Works to establish and maintain healthy communication and partnerships with students, colleagues, and families.
• Social-Emotional Knowledge: Familiar with social-emotional concepts; willing to be trained on social-emotional learning curriculum to integrate into their conversations with students. Contributes to overall school utilization and consistency of SEL concepts.
• Interdisciplinary Team Structure: Works collaboratively with teachers, other case managers, clinicians, and administrators to partner with students and their families to treatment plan for academics and services for the student and/or their families. Attends meetings as assigned.
• Lunch Coverage: This role will serve as a consistent and primary support for student lunch times. Additional support for each student lunch segment will be provided by existing staff.
• Professional Development: Dedication to personal and professional growth through ongoing professional development including, but not limited to book studies, school or regional trainings, seminars, workshops, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
• Documentation: Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and school policy.
• Motivation: Strives to help students identify their internal strengths, interests, and motivation.

The ideal candidate will be someone who is eligible for a substitute teacher license, has relevant experience, an ability to build relationships with students and colleagues, and strives to work collaboratively for student success.

Salary/Benefits

Rate of Pay: $18.54 - $20.76 Per Hour - Based Upon Qualifications

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Pension, and Retirement Investment Options are available.

Time Off: Sick Leave and Personal Leave

Additional Notes

This position will function as support to classroom teachers for students who may require more individualized support within the classroom setting. This support may include helping students get started on work; restating directions to students; helping explain or provide examples; or helping students remain focused and on task. This role may also aid in calming and offering support to students; support and oversight for student lunch breaks; outdoor activities, movement, or other student-centered activities; and follow-up with parents of absent students. All roles within the school function with flexibility and support for all others, and this role is no different. This role will help support students and staff alike, contributing to the overall health and success of the program.