Teacher Aide

Peoria Public Schools District 150; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Paraprofessional-Teacher Aide. The role involves planning instructional programs, maintaining student safety, and evaluating student progress. Applicants must hold a valid Illinois State Paraprofessional Certificate and pass various pre-employment checks. Experience is not required, making this an excellent entry point for dedicated individuals passionate about education. Interested candidates should apply through the institution's website.

Qualifications

• Must pass a pre-employment physical, TB test, and drug/alcohol screening.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a program of study for District goals.
• Create a conducive learning environment for students.
• Evaluate students and maintain written lesson plans.
• Maintain written lesson plans, identifying clear objectives for all lessons, and submit for administrative review as required.
• Evaluate students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Maintain and submit reports and records as required.
• Communicate with students and parents or guardians on a regular basis.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend meetings and serve on committees.
• Perform such other duties and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by the principal or administrative designee.

Education

Valid Illinois State Paraprofessional Certificate registered in Peoria County

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff / Paraprofessional-Teacher Aide

Date Posted: 11/9/2021

Location: Glen Oak School

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and implement a program of study employing instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting District goals and objectives.
• Create a classroom and school environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Assume responsibility for the safety and well‑being of students under his/her direct supervision.
• Maintain written lesson plans, identifying clear objectives for all lessons, and submit for administrative review as required.
• Evaluate students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Maintain and submit reports and records as required.
• Communicate with students and parents or guardians on a regular basis.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend meetings and serve on committees.
• Perform such other duties and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by the principal or administrative designee.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Valid Illinois State Paraprofessional Certificate registered in Peoria County.
2. Must pass a pre‑employment physical, TB test, and drug/alcohol screening.
3. Must pass a criminal background check.

EXPERIENCE

None required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please apply on our website! https://www.peoriapublicschools.org

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Salary based on education and experience based on the collective bargaining agreement.

Note: Positions open unexpectedly and fill quickly. If you want to apply for positions that are not listed as open, please establish a pre‑employment file by completing the online application. To complete the online application, use the 'Start an application for employment' link available on this site. Thank you for your interest in Peoria Public Schools District 150.

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