Teacher Assistant

TI TLE: TEACHER ASSISTANT $17/hour QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must meet requirements for paraprofessionals set by the Illinois State Board of Education
2. Ability to read, write, speak and communicate effectively and fluently in English
3. Competent in utilizing a computer to communicate via email and in using an office productivity suite like Microsoft Office (including Microsoft Word) or Google Apps for Education
4. Demonstrated compassion, patience and teamwork
5. Training and/or experience as teacher assistant desired Physical Requirements:
6. Standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, pulling is required
7. Must have the ability to lift and move 60 lbs. REPORTS TO: Building Administrator(s); Teacher(s) will provide guidance JOB GOAL: ?To assist the teacher and students in achieving their educational goals ? To assist students in a variety of settings within the school and on field trips ? To support students so that they may participate in classes and activities with peers PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (These are intended as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
8. Reports to work on time
9. Demonstrates consistent and reliable attendance
10. Reads and responds to district/building communications in a timely manner and within any explicitly defined deadlines
11. Works with individual students or small groups to support/reinforce classroom lessons and objectives as directed by the teacher
12. Guides independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher
13. Assists the teacher in monitoring student behavior/academic progress
14. Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips and transition periods
15. Works with/assists teacher in supporting classroom instruction, providing materials and creating a positive instructional environment
16. When applicable, assists teacher in implementing Individual Education Plan
17. Shares information on student progress and student concerns with the classroom teacher in a timely fashion
18. On a regular basis, establishes a time within the school day to collaborate and discuss expected duties with the assigned teacher (s)
19. Helps students with their clothing, lunch, snacks, and clean up routine
20. Serves as a source of information for substitute teachers
21. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality
22. Demonstrates effective management of his/her time and student schedules
23. Implements and follows the District’s Health and Accident/Injury Procedures and Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
24. Supports and implements the District’s Risk Management Policy to ensure that statutory and common law health and safety rights are extended to all visitors, employees, and students, to provide careful supervision and protection of all District real and personal property
25. Conducts himself/herself as a role model for students
26. Participates in professional development/training programs as directed by building or district administrator(s)
27. Completes all District required trainings and adhere to all Board policies and procedures
28. Performs additional job duties as assigned by the building /district administrator(s) CONTRACT AND COMPENSATION Starting at $17.00 an hour 12 sick days/4 personal days/11 paid holidays (prorated) HMO-PPO Medical & Dental Insurance (HMO employee only - no cost) Tution reimbursement Start Date- when filled