Inclusion Teaching Assistant

Woodridge68; Illinois; On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits

Job summary

Woodridge68 is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support a K-6 classroom and help improve educational outcomes. You will assist with instructional tasks, work with individuals and groups, and help implement behavior strategies under supervision.

The role involves daily duties from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., providing feedback to teachers, recording observations, and supporting specials. Competitive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional Educator License with Stipulations required.
• Experience assisting in K-6 classrooms preferred.
• Ability to support learning activities and behavioral goals.

Responsibilities

• Provides feedback with teachers regarding student progress, interests, or challenges.
• Assists with organization and implementation of instructional tasks and materials.
• Works with individuals and small groups to review, reinforce, or expand skills.
• Records observations of student behaviors and performance aligned to curriculum and IEP goals.
• Assists with door, hall, and recess duties as needed.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Uses observation, proximity and prompting to maximize student independence.
• Assists in behavior management under supervision and supports self-control strategies.
• Handles confidential information in line with district procedures.
• Aids mobility and self-care needs as directed by the educational team.
• Provides support for participation in specials (art, PE, music, etc.).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Feedback & assessment

Instructional support

Small group instruction

Behavior management

Observation records

Education

Paraprofessional Educator License with Stipulations

Job description

Description

Teaching Assistant needed in a K-6 building to work with students to improve educational outcomes and to provide support within a general education classroom so all students can become active participants in the setting.

Job Summary

• Provides relevant feedback with the teacher(s) regarding the child's progress, interest levels, or challenges.
• Assists with the organization and implementation of instructional tasks and materials as directed to support learning and the instructional process.
• Works with individuals and small groups at the teacher's request in review, reinforcement, enrichment, and/or expansion of skills and concepts presented.
• Records observations of students' behaviors and performance in accordance with the curriculum and the student's IEP goals.
• Assists with various tasks such as door duty, hall duty, recess duty.
• Participates in in-service training programs as assigned.
• Utilizes observation, proximity and the prompting hierarchy as directed to maximize student independence.
• Assists in positive behavior management under the direction of the teacher and team, implementing specific behavior intervention strategies as directed to guide learners in using self-control and self-management strategies which may include physical management.
• Utilizes confidential and personal information concerning students and staff for professional purposes only, in accordance with District procedures.
• Assists with mobility and self-care needs of students as necessary using an individual or team approach as directed by guidelines established by PT and educational team.
• Provides any assistance needed for successful participation in specials (e.g., art, PE, music, etc.).
• Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Paraprofessional Educator License with Stipulations

Working Conditions

6.5 hours per day (8:00 to 3:00 p.m.) Monday‑Friday

Salary Range

$19.67 – $21.50 dependent upon experience Competitive Benefits