Empower K-2 Learners as Instructional TA

Decatur-Public-Schools; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Decatur Public Schools District #61 is seeking a K-2 Instructional Teaching Assistant to support teachers and students at Franklin Grove Elementary School. The role focuses on aiding daily academics, supervising students, and ensuring a safe learning environment.

Qualified applicants may need an Associate’s degree or higher, or 60 college hours, or a high school diploma with Parapro/WorkKeys credentials. This is a non-exempt, on-site position under the district’s negotiated agreement.

Qualifications

• At least 19 years of age to serve students in prekindergarten through grade 12.
• Beginning January 1, 2023 you may qualify for the ELS-Paraprofessional license by meeting the requirements outlined below at age 18 but may serve in preK–8.
• One of the following required: Associate's degree or higher; 60 semester hours of coursework; High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460+ on the ETS Parapro; High School Diploma or GED and ACT Workkeys scores as specified.

Responsibilities

• Assists all students in their assigned daily academics as instructed by teachers.
• Assists in grading work and assigning students individual academic work.
• Helps maintain individual records for each student.
• Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction.
• Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual students.
• Provides escorts and assistance to students as necessary.
• Implements changes as needed to meet the individual needs of students.
• Takes responsibility for student safety education and accident prevention.
• Reports all unsafe conditions to the school principal promptly.
• Reports all accidents or injuries to the principal as soon as possible.
• Supervises and intervenes to regulate student behavior so as to alleviate the risk that inappropriate behaviors will place students or staff at risk of harm.
• Assists with toileting after proper training.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Education

Associate's degree or higher

60 semester hours of coursework

HS Diploma or GED + ETS Parapro score 460+

HS Diploma or GED + ACT Workkeys scores (Math 4; Reading 4)

Job description

Decatur Public Schools District #61 is seeking a K-2 Instructional Teaching Assistant to support teachers and students at Franklin Grove Elementary School. The role focuses on aiding daily academics, supervising students, and ensuring a safe learning environment.

Qualified applicants may need an Associate’s degree or higher, or 60 college hours, or a high school diploma with Parapro/WorkKeys credentials. This is a non-exempt, on-site position under the district’s negotiated agreement.