Instructional Assistant/Lunch Intervention

Glenbard Township High Schools; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vis​

Group term life/ADD insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Support Personnel required

IMRF contributions

Paid leave

Job summary

Glenbard Township High Schools seeks an Instructional Assistant/Lunch Interventionist at Glenbard East. The role supports classroom activities, attendance, scheduling and student supervision in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate must have a high school diploma, paraprofessional approval, and strong communication skills. Hours are 8 per day, 181 days per year, with competitive benefits and a starting date of ASAP.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Paraprofessional Approval (State and Federal) required for Special Education Assistant/Instructional Aide positions.
• Should be neat, thorough, industrious and have knowledge of school procedures.
• Requires good communication skills and the ability to work well with students and staff.
• Must be able to handle difficult situations with diplomacy and good judgment.
• Requires basic organizational, clerical and computer skills with the ability to operate commonly used office equipment.
• May require intermediate computer knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• May require a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Must be organized and thorough; take initiative to solve problems.
• Operate office software (Word, Excel, Google Suite) and maintain records.
• Perform data entry and scheduling; manage clerical tasks.
• Communicate clearly with students and staff; support classroom activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records.
• Assist teacher with instructional tasks and classroom management.
• Supervise students and support testing as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Paraprofessional Approval required

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google Suite

Job description

Job Posting ID:

10911

Position

Instructional Assistant/Lunch Interventionist

Building

Glenbard East

Position Type

AFSCME Tier 2

Term

10 Month

Hours

8 hours per day, 181 days per year

Start/End Times

7:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Licensed Required

ELS (Paraprofessional), Substitute, or Professional Educator License Required

Supervisor

Assistant Principal of Operations

Rate of Pay

$20.34 per hour

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Group term life/ADD insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Educational Support Personnel required contributions to IMRF
Paid leave

Start Date

ASAP

Position Summary:

The qualified candidate will perform duties and responsibilities necessary to support the area to which they are assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Paraprofessional Approval (State and Federal) required for Special Education Assistant/Instructional Aide positions.
• Should be neat, thorough, industrious and have knowledge of school procedures.
• Requires good communication skills and the ability to work well with students and staff.
• Must be able to handle difficult situations with diplomacy and good judgment.
• Requires basic organizational, clerical and computer skills with the ability to operate commonly used office equipment.
• May require intermediate computer knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• May require a valid driver's license.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

(Not all inclusive)

• Must be organized, thorough, industrious. Should be able to take initiative in order to problem solve.
• Must have appropriate computer office software experience including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Suite programs.
• Must have the ability to operate office equipment, perform some data entry, maintain records and scheduling.
• Should have good written and oral communication skills and the ability to interact constructively with others.
• Must demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Must maintain confidentiality with regards to student records.
• Assist teacher w/instructional and classroom management including but not limited to attendance, inventory, lab scheduling and grading records.
• Responsible for student supervision
• May assist or coordinate mandated school testing.
• May perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as correspondence, surveys and electronic media.
• Ability to write professional communications.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to respond to questions from individuals and groups.
• Ability to complete mathematical operations and apply concepts of basic mathematics.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to maintain current job skills as directed, especially in technology-related activities.
• Ability to perform essential duties with an awareness of school district requirements and School Board policies.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, operate duplicating machines and computer equipment; reach with hands and arms; and will frequently repeat actions with the same hand, arm, or finger motion such as when typing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. In addition, the ability to withstand long-term use of video display terminals (VDT) is required.
• The employee may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds such as reference books.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The pace of work tasks would be considered as fast.
• Work is usually conducted at one job site, however, on occasion, this employee will be required to attend meetings, conferences, or workshops and events at other sites as assigned.

Direct Questions To:

Dr. Mitch Berenson
Assistant Principal of Operations
[e-mail]
Glenbard East High School
630-627-9250

Glenbard Township High School District 87 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 87 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. It shall be the policy of Glenbard Township High School District 87 to hire all staff without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, veteran, military status or an unfavorable discharge from service, or citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States. Glenbard Township High School District 87 is committed to a workplace free of unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation as mandated under Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act, the Boy Scouts Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.