Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide

Hazel Crest School District 152.5; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life, health, and dental insurance

Job summary

Hazel Crest School District 152.5 is seeking a Teacher Aide to assist classroom teachers and support instruction. The aide will work directly with students under the supervision of a teacher, helping to differentiate instruction and assist with assessments.

Applicants should possess an ELS (PARA), ELS (SUB), or PEL license, along with effective communication skills and initiative. The position includes excellent fringe benefits and a work year of 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers and support instruction to meet program objectives.
• Differentiate instruction for students and assist with assessments.
• Work directly with students under the supervision of a teacher.

Skills

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Initiative to follow through with assigned tasks

Teaching or assisting experience at the elementary level

Education

ELS (PARA) License or ELS (SUB) License or PEL (Professional Educator License)

Job description

Description:

Teacher Aide assists classroom teachers and supports instruction to meet program objectives. The aide will work with classroom teachers to differentiate instruction for students, including teaching specific literacy and math skills to students and assisting with assessments. This person has direct contact with the students under the supervision of a teacher.

Job Summary:

The aide reports to an assigned Classroom Teacher and the Building Principal.

Qualifications:

• ELS (PARA) License, ELS (SUB) License, or PEL (Professional Educator License)
• Initiative to follow through with assigned tasks
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Teaching or assisting experience at the elementary level preferred

Working Conditions:

The work year for this position is 180 days. The salary is paid in accordance with the current teacher aide salary schedule. The district offers excellent fringe benefits, including life, health, and dental insurance.

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