Instructional Assistant

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Hinsdale (IL); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators seeks a dedicated classroom assistant to support certified staff in Hinsdale, IL. You will prepare materials, encourage student independence, and work with individuals or groups as assigned, ensuring accurate progress records and confidential communication.

Responsibilities include monitoring emotional and behavioral needs, providing classroom management support, and assisting with skill practice and clerical duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepares classroom materials in accordance with needs of children as directed by the certified staff member.
• Encourages. Supports, and assists students in their development of independence and self-help skills.
• Works with individuals, small groups, or large groups of students as assigned by the certified staff member.
• Collects data on student performance and progress as directed by the certified staff member while maintaining complete and accurate student records.
• Observes and monitors students’ emotional and behavioral needs by following individual student plans.
• Communicates professionally with certified staff members to discuss specific student or individual needs while maintaining confidentiality.
• Profides classroom management support and takes appropriate action in instances of special medical needs.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Exhibits a respectful, positive attitude to staff, students, and parents.
• Provides information to the certified staff member, as requested, to enhance student learning.
• Assists in skills practice and reinforcement activities previously introduced by the teacher, either individually or in small groups.
• Performs clerical duties, including preparing and operating technology equipment, photocopying, laminating, scribing, and other computer related skills.
• Maintains a clean and orderly environment.
• Participates in school and district staff development programs and scheduled meetings as requested or specified in the employment agreement.
• Monitors children on the playground, during lunchtime, and before and after school as assigned.

Job description

• Prepares classroom materials in accordance with needs of children as directed by the certified staff member.
• Encourages. Supports, and assists students in their development of independence and self-help skills.
• Works with individuals, small groups, or large groups of students as assigned by the certified staff member.
• Collects data on student performance and progress as directed by the certified staff member while maintaining complete and accurate student records.
• Observes and monitors students’ emotional and behavioral needs by following individual student plans.
• Communicates professionally with certified staff members to discuss specific student or individual needs while maintaining confidentiality.
• Profides classroom management support and takes appropriate action in instances of special medical needs.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Exhibits a respectful, positive attitude to staff, students, and parents.
• Provides information to the certified staff member, as requested, to enhance student learning.
• Assists in skills practice and reinforcement activities previously introduced by the teacher, either individually or in small groups.
• Performs clerical duties, including preparing and operating technology equipment, photocopying, laminating, scribing, and other computer related skills.
• Maintains a clean and orderly environment.
• Participates in school and district staff development programs and scheduled meetings as requested or specified in the employment agreement.
• Monitors children on the playground, during lunchtime, and before and after school as assigned.