Title I Reading/Math Interventionist - Teacher Assistant (OP) Per Diem Temporary

Community Unit School District 308; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 16,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Unit School District 308 seeks a Title I Interventionist Teacher Assistant to support students under a grant-funded program. The role involves small-group and one-on-one instruction, progress monitoring, and materials preparation across school settings.

Under a licensed teacher's direction, the assistant reinforces skills, maintains student records, and may assist with translations where possible. Strong communication and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Educator License or equivalent paraprofessional/professional license.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge-based competencies to perform duties.
• Ability to use basic job-related equipment.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to work well with students and staff.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and monitor small group and one-on-one instruction to present, guide and reinforce skills.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and staff.
• Update and maintain student progress records and test scores.
• Prepare instructional materials and supplies for lessons and pull-out groups.
• Attend meetings and professional development activities as assigned.
• May substitute for colleagues and support special education needs as required.
• Supervise students in multiple settings to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Assist with pre- and post-school supervision and other duties as directed.

Skills

Illinois educator license

Verbal and written skills

Instruction following

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge-based competencies

Use of basic equipment

Experience with children

Working with students and staff

Mobility up to 30 lbs

Job description

The Title I Interventionist Teacher Assistant is grant-funded through the Title I program. Individuals holding this position will work up to 100 days per school year and earn $98.00 per day ($19.60 per hour x 5 hours = $98).
Account #: 10.5.1250.133.11.4331.000

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Educator License with Stipulations - Paraprofessional or Professional Educator License or Substitute Teacher License.
• Appropriate verbal and written language skills
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job
• Ability to use basic job-related equipment.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to work well with students and staff
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
  

General Description

Under the direction of a licensed teacher and/or administrator, the Teacher Assistant is responsible for monitoring and/or presenting and reinforcing skills with small groups of students or one-on-one, maintaining and updating student records and monitoring and recording students' academic and behavioral progress. May also plan and present lessons, prepare instructional materials, monitor students in various non-classroom settings and/or assist in the administration of tests. Individuals in this position may be assigned to one or more classrooms. May assist with translation and/or communication using second language skills when possible.

Specific Responsibilities

• Facilitates and/or monitors small group and one-on-one instruction of students in order to present, guide and/or reinforce skills, concepts and strategies. Employs a variety of instructional and motivational techniques to encourage student learning and achievement.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all aspects of work with students and other staff.
• Maintains and updates records of student progress, attendance, test scores and/or personal information as requested.
• Prepares instructional materials for use in class or "pull-out" small groups.
• Prepares supplies, materials and equipment for lessons.
• Participates in all meetings, and professional development activities as assigned by the building or district administrator.
• May substitute for fellow workers as needed on a temporary basis. This may include supporting special education and specialized handling and care of students (toileting, diapering and feeding).
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classrooms, restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, assemblies, field trips) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs before- and after-school and/or lunch and recess supervision as assigned.
• Supports and implements District policies and procedures, regulations, and administrative directives.
• Adheres to the ethical standards and codes of the profession and to the established rules, and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as may be directed by the building or district administrator.