Teacher Assistant

Little Friends, Inc.; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Krejci Academy, part of Little Friends, Inc., in Warrenville, IL, seeks a substitute teaching assistant to support a therapeutic classroom for students on the autism spectrum. The role entails assisting the Special Education Teacher with IEP-based activities and documentation.

Responsibilities include leading daily activities, recording observations and attendance, and stepping in to lead the classroom in the teacher's absence. Requires Bachelor's degree and ISBE substitute license eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Illinois substitute teaching certificate or ability to obtain (reimbursable upon hiring).
• Lift 75 pounds and stand for periods.
• Minimum age of 19 years old.

Responsibilities

• Assist Special Education Teacher in implementing the therapeutic classroom program per IEP.
• Lead daily group/individial activities.
• Record observations, data collection, incident reports, and documentation of all students.
• Maintain attendance, records and grading student work.
• In teacher's absence, assume classroom leadership and program implementation.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About Krejci Academy:

Krejci ("Kret-see") Academy is a therapeutic day school in Warrenville, IL, serving individuals on the autism spectrum ages 5 - 22 years. We are able to provide small class sizes that speak to students' individual needs. Each classroom is led by a Special Education Teacher with the support of a Teacher Assistant and one or more Paraprofessionals.

General Summary:

Support and assist Special Education Teacher in implementing a therapeutic classroom program reflecting the needs of the student as specified in the students Individual Educational Plan (IEP). Specifically:

• daily group/individual activities.
• recording observations, data collection, incident reports, and documentation of all students
• attendance, records and grading student work

In the absence of the teacher, will assume leadership of classroom, maintain classroom organization and program implementation.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday

8:45am - 2:45pm

Compensation:

Starting at $21.50/hr

License requirement (Little Friends can assist candidates with this process):

• Bachelor's degree
• Substitute teaching license through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Must possess or be able to obtain an Illinois substitute teaching certificate. (reimbursable by Little Friends upon hiring)
• Lift 75 pounds and stand for periods of time.
• Minimum age of 19 years old.