Student Services Instructional Assistant — Inspire Learning

Township High School District 214; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Township High School District 214 is seeking an Instructional Assistant-Student Services to support Grade 4 students under licensed staff direction. The role emphasizes crisis response, classroom procedure enforcement, and helping students meet IEP goals.

Position is 10 months, 37.5 hours per week, with a Grade 4, Step 1, at $26.60 per hour. Requires Paraprofessional designation and ability to assist with various student needs, including non-medical care and tech support.

Qualifications

• Must have or obtain State and NCLB Approved Paraprofessional designation in accordance with Illinois State Board of Education requirements.
• Must have physical ability to lift/move supplies, materials and office equipment up to 50 lbs, as well as students needing assistance.
• Must sit at workstation for extended period of time and/or move frequently from workstation to various other areas of building.
• Must organize and prioritize workflow.
• Must be proficient in the use of computers, office practices, procedures and office equipment.
• Must project a positive image of the district to students, staff and parents as well as exhibit a positive employee attitude.
• Must demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills, and communicate clearly and respectfully with students, staff, parents, visitors and the general public.
• Must have awareness of a variety of student needs including physical and social emotional needs.
• Must have the ability to adapt to all subject areas.
• May need a valid driver's license.
• Must have previous experience working with youth.

Responsibilities

• Assisting students under the direction of licensed staff by, but not limited to: tutoring
• implementing classroom procedures and reinforcing student's positive behavior
• monitoring and administering assessments as needed
• reinforcing organizational and note taking skills
• grading materials for immediate feedback
• demonstrating use of technology for instruction, drill and remediation as well as homework assignments
• helping the student achieve IEP goals
• assisting, as needed, with students' non-medical physical needs or personal care/toileting needs
• developing basic knowledge of software usage to support staff and students
• possessing the ability and willingness to learn and implement all appropriate school technology
• supporting and supervising students during non-academic setting
• Assisting licensed staff by, but not limited to:
• helping organize and supervise off-campus programs for students
• performing classroom related clerical tasks
• assisting with lab set-up an clean-up
• explaining classroom procedures and materials to substitute teachers when necessary
• previewing instructional materials
• acting as a liaison to communicate and record data regarding student progress
• viewing student info system including attendance/IEP/504 including appropriate health information
• Works collaboratively in assessment, academic and instructional support, student interactions, enforcing safe behaviors, and enhancing social growth of students in the school setting.
• Participating in appropriate professional development activities in order to enhance job performance.
• Cultivating and developing inclusive and equitable working relationships with staff, students and community members.

Skills

Paraprofessional designation

Team collaboration

Crisis response

Interpersonal communication

Computer proficiency

Organizational skills

Lift up to 50 lbs

Driver's license (optional)

Tools

Office software

Job description

Township High School District 214 is seeking an Instructional Assistant-Student Services to support Grade 4 students under licensed staff direction. The role emphasizes crisis response, classroom procedure enforcement, and helping students meet IEP goals.

Position is 10 months, 37.5 hours per week, with a Grade 4, Step 1, at $26.60 per hour. Requires Paraprofessional designation and ability to assist with various student needs, including non-medical care and tech support.