Date Posted:
5/28/2024
Location:
Multiple Buildings
Job Description: Teacher Assistant for Kindergarten Step-Up (6 positions)
LOCATIONS:
Old Post Elementary and Long Beach Elementary
Kindergarten: 6 sections with 8-10 students per section (6 teachers total, 3 at each site)
DATES:
July 29-August 2 Monday - Friday
STAFF HOURS:
8:45-11:15am
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Illinois Educator License with Stipulations - Paraprofessional or Professional Educator License or Substitute Teacher License.
Skills required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include; appropriate verbal and written language skills, ability to follow verbal and written instructions, good interpersonal skills.
Knowledge to read, follow instructions and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job.
Ability is required to schedule activities, collate data and use basic job-related equipment. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job may include being able to lift up to 30 lbs. individually or assist in lifting up to 50 lbs.
Experience with working with students with special needs.
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.
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.
COMPENSATION: $ hourly rate
REPORTS TO: Site Administrator