Student Support & Tutoring Paraprofessional

Applitrack; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is hiring a Para-professional (Teacher's Aide) at Proviso East High School to support students and teachers. The role involves assisting students with special needs, tutoring, supervision in classrooms and on field trips, and enforcing school policies under the guidance of supervising teachers.

The candidate should have state ISBE/NCLB approval, a Bachelor's Degree (preferred), and prior experience as a teacher's aide. Strong teamwork and professionalism are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold State and NCLB statement of approval issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Previous experience as a teacher's aide may be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities.
• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums or on field trips.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Observe students' performance and record relevant data to assess progress.
• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers using lectures, discussions or supervised role-playing methods.
• Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.
• Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed.
• Be a positive role model for students.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Building Principals, and the supervising classroom teacher.

Skills

ISBE/NCLB Approval

NCLB Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience as Teacher's Aide

Job description

Applitrack is hiring a Para-professional (Teacher's Aide) at Proviso East High School to support students and teachers. The role involves assisting students with special needs, tutoring, supervision in classrooms and on field trips, and enforcing school policies under the guidance of supervising teachers.

The candidate should have state ISBE/NCLB approval, a Bachelor's Degree (preferred), and prior experience as a teacher's aide. Strong teamwork and professionalism are essential.