Substitute Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide

Lake County Schools Consortium; Fox Lake (IL); Vor Ort; USD 20.664 - 27.552; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A regional educational provider is looking for a Substitute Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide to maintain an effective learning environment in the absence of permanent staff. Responsibilities include working with students in small groups, assisting with personal hygiene, and managing classroom activities. The ideal candidate must have ISBE Highly Qualified Status and a high school degree. This role offers a 9.5-month contract with salary and benefits determined by the Board of Education.

Qualifikationen

• Must have ISBE Highly Qualified Status.

Aufgaben

• Reinforces instructional and behavior objectives of classroom teacher.
• Work with and assist students in small groups or 1:1.
• Assist in taking students to and from the bus, including handling wheelchairs.
• Conduct testing and assessment as requested.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication skills: verbal and written

Good organizational skills

Able to work without supervision

Ausbildung

High school degree or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Substitute Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide JobID: 595

Position Type: Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant / Aide

TITLE: Substitute Paraprofessional/ Teacher Assistant/Teacher Aide

DEPARTMENT: Special Education

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

SUPERVISES: N/A

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The position of Substitute Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide has been established for the purpose of maintaining the appropriate classroom environment so that students may learn effectively when permanent paraprofessionals are absent.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Reinforces instructional and behavior objectives of classroom teacher.
• Work with and assist students in small groups or 1:1.
• Escort or supervise students in hallways, locker rooms and lunchrooms.
• Assist in taking students to and from the bus, including handling wheelchairs, as necessary.
• Assist students in the bathroom, with transfers, change their diapers, and other personal hygiene as needed.
• Makes copies of materials for class.
• Advise secretary and teacher of absences.
• Notify teacher/supervisor of student and staff concerns.
• Assist with general paperwork and clerical tasks.
• Assist with correcting/grading papers.
• Know pertinent school classroom policies and procedures
• Observe policy of confidentiality regarding knowledge of students.
• Adhere to schedule and meet program needs.
• Assist with modifying and implementing accommodations for students.
• Assist with behavior management.
• Conduct testing and assessment as requested.
• Perform other appropriate teacher assistant responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Must have ISBE Highly Qualified Status
• High school degree or equivalent
• Strong communication skills: verbal and written
• Good organizational skills
• Able to work without supervision

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer and office equipment, including, but not limited to, the telephone, fax machine, and copier.

2. Generally the job requires a lifting ability of 70 lbs.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a 9.5 month contract position with salary and benefits determined by Board of Education.