Elementary Teacher Aide: Literacy & Math Support

Hazel Crest School District 152.5; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; Full time

Job description

Description:Teacher Aide assists classroom teachers and supports instruction to meet program objectives. The aide will workwith classroom teachers to differentiate instruction for students, including teaching specific literacy and math skills to students and assisting with assessments. This person has direct contact with the students under the supervision of a teacher.

Job Summary: The aidereports to an assigned Classroom Teacher and the Building Principal.

Qualifications:

• ELS (PARA) License, ELS (SUB) License, or PEL (Professional Educator License)
•Initiative to follow through with assigned tasks
•Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Teaching or assisting experience at the elementary level preferred

Working Conditions:The work year for this positionn is 180 days. The salary is paid in accordance with the current teacher aide salary schedule. The district offers excellent fringe benefits, including life, health, and dental insurance.

Application Procedure:Applications are considered complete when all required items are submitted for review, including 1) an online application atwww.generalasp.com/sd1525/onlineapp/default.aspx, 2) a letter of interest in the position, 3) unofficial copies of all college and/or university transcripts, and 4) three recent letters of recommendation from past or current professional employment. All required documents should be electronically attached to the online application.

Selection Procedure: Interviews with selected applicants will be held as soon as practicable.

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