Substitute Teacher Assistant

Description: Under the direction of a licensed teacher and/or administrator, the Substitute Teacher Assistant may be assigned to monitor and/or present and reinforce skills with small groups of students or one-on-one; to support students with disabilities by following educational and specific behavioral plans, modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with students and staff; and assisting student by providing for special health care needs.

May also assist with presenting lessons, preparing instructional materials, monitoring students in various non-classroom settings and/or assist in the administration of tests. We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who are willing to accept assignments on a regular basis. Daily Rate of Compensation: $112.00 per full-day assignment and $56.

00 per half-day assignment; eligible for incentive bonus after 30 days worked. Education, Licensure, Qualifications: Illinois State Board of Education licensure requirements for a Substitute Teacher Assistant, including one of the following Illinois Professional Educator License with Stipulations

• Paraprofessional or Professional Educator License, Substitute Teaching License, Short-Term Approval. Work Requirements In order to maintain an active pool of substitutes, the District requires a minimum of 10 days worked over the course of the school year to maintain an active profile as a substitute employee. Work history will be monitored so we can keep an active and robust list. Required Training: The school district provides workplace training for our different employee groups each year. SD308 uses an Internet-based training tutorial called Global Compliance Network to educate guest employees on a variety of topics. These training experiences are important because we are required by the State of Illinois to provide employees with basic training information about maintaining a safe work environment for both staff and students.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.