Impactful High School Special Education Assistant

Indian Prairie School District 204; Naperville (IL); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Indian Prairie School District 204 is seeking a Teacher Assistant/Special Education Teacher Assistant at Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville, IL. The role supports students with IEP objectives and works with licensed staff to implement instructional plans.

The position is full-time (35 hours/week) with responsibilities including classroom support, data collection, and collaboration with a team. Requires appropriate educator licensure and ability to assist students with daily living

Formación

• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to communicate with students and staff and to assist students with instruction.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform basic arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel). Demonstrate proficiency using the technology and computerbased programs provided by the District. Use these programs to effectively manage and organize files, communication, records and databases.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and is sensitive to individual differences.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations and adapt in response to changing conditions.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to work independently, stay on-task, multi-task and take responsibility to complete assigned projects in a timely and efficient manner.

Responsabilidades

• Implement instructional plans as determined by licensed teachers and therapists.
• Apply lesson modifications as directed and supplement or change lesson modifications as needed to ensure that learning objectives are met. Prompt, cue and redirect students to keep on task.
• Administer curriculum-based tests/quizzes.
• Ensure students record assignments, have correct materials and completed assignments for class as appropriate for student needs.
• Take notes of curriculum presented during class as appropriate for student needs.
• Provide physical care as needed: diaper, toilet, feed, reinforce adaptive PE/motor activities per instructions from teacher and/or therapist(s); assist, as needed, with hygiene and independent living skills.
• Observe, document and reinforce appropriate student behaviors; communicate activities to teacher and facilitators.
• Participate in weekly team meeting to review student progress, plan upcoming lessons and participate in trainings.
• Assist with non-instructional activities.
• Assists in maintaining safety, behavior, decorum, and order in common areas including the lunchroom, playground, corridors, and other school facilities and on field trips.
• Retrieve students from busses or cars at the start of classes and escort students to appropriate busses or cars at end of classes when required.
• Record and update student's progress toward achievement of individual educational plan.
• Transport students on District buses to community learning settings.

Conocimientos

Communication

Math basics

Computer skills

Diversity sensitivity

Confidentiality

Student empathy

Team collaboration

Time management

Independent work

Safety awareness

Educación

Educator License PARA

Substitute License

Professional Educator License

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Indian Prairie School District 204 is seeking a Teacher Assistant/Special Education Teacher Assistant at Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville, IL. The role supports students with IEP objectives and works with licensed staff to implement instructional plans.

The position is full-time (35 hours/week) with responsibilities including classroom support, data collection, and collaboration with a team. Requires appropriate educator licensure and ability to assist students with daily living