Educational Support- Fine Arts Teacher

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Head Start Program
Date Posted:
11/15/2023
Location:
Proegler School
Date Available:
11/27/2023
District:
Kankakee School District 111 - websiteTITLE: EDUCATION SUPPORT
- Fine Arts
- Physical Education
- Interventionist
- Floating Substitute
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. AA Degree (Child Development preferred), or
2. AA with ECE Level 4, or
3. BA in a related field with ECE Level 4
4. For Floating Sub - a ISBE Substitute Certificate is
required.
5. Experience preferred.
REPORTS TO: Assistant Director for Curriculum & Instruction
JOB GOALS: Perform specific duties related to the care and
education of children and the operation of the
classroom.
General Performance Responsibilities In Classrooms:
1. Assist in carrying out the classroom lesson plans/activities.
2. Carry out and participate in all gross motor and music activities for the children,
as planned by the gross motor and music assistants. Actively participate with the
children to develop skills. Sitting or standing in groups for adult conversation is
not acceptable.
3. Follow a daily schedule of housekeeping, as directed. (wipe tables before and
after meals, sweep floor after meals, clean food service surfaces before and after
meals, etc.)
4. Actively participate in greeting children upon arrival, all classroom activities,
outdoor play, meals, toileting, hand washing, tooth brushing, field trips, and
children's departure.
5. Lead small or large group activities as assigned.
6. Participate in family-style meals, which includes sharing the same menu as the
children, allowing children to help with setting up lunch and cleaning up
afterwards, and allowing children to serve themselves, pour their own milk, and
pass the serving bowls. During meals, provide appropriate discussion about
colors, textures, numbers, sizes, shapes, etc., and model good eating habits and
table manners. Any other food or beverages must be eaten outside of the
classroom during breaks.
7. Assist in observing and documenting progress toward mastery of skills or
concepts, as directed.
8. Take initiative to individualize with students during free choice/work times.
9. Assist in preparing the room and materials before the children arrive daily and on
institute days.
10. Use time wisely.
11. Demonstrate effective student and classroom management techniques, under the
direction of the teacher.
12. Assist in promoting children's language development by modeling appropriate
language, using open-ended questions, using a wide variety of vocabulary words,
and expanding language concepts.
13. Encourage children to explore, experiment, question, and build concepts.
14. Speak to children respectfully, using a tone and volume appropriate for a
preschool setting.
15. Help maintain orderly arrangement of classroom materials and supplies.
16. Assist children during clean-up time to ensure the classroom is ready for the next
session.
17. Alert the teacher/adminstration to all suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
18. Assist the teacher in monitoring the condition of equipment and materials and the
inventory of supplies.
19. Assist in maintaining individual records for each child.
20. Help plan activities and methods for keeping parents interested and involved in
their child's development and classroom activities.
21. Constructively participate in all required staff meetings and training sessions.
22. Demonstrate dependability in attendance and punctuality.
23. Follow universal precautions to avoid bloodborne pathogen exposure.
24. Treat everyone with dignity and respect.
25. Follow dress code.
26. Provide and ensure appropriate supervision of students at all times.
27. Maintain positive and productive relationships with all co-workers and
supervisor(s).
28. Attend and assist during Education Home Visits, Parent Committee Meetings, and
Parent/Teacher Conferences, as scheduled. Bourbonnais, Herscher, and Manteno
Education staff must be present at all Parent Committee meetings.
29. Perform additional job related duties as assigned.
30. Must attend all Staff Meetings and ILT Meetings, as directed.
31. Implement the Performance Standards that relate to classroom operations.
Fine Arts Responsibilities:
1. Prepare and maintain a welcoming STEAM / Fine Arts environment
2. Plan and submit weekly lesson plans to provide students with movement activities
along with science, technology, engineering, arts, and math learning opportunities
3. Utilize the Picturing America as a resource when planning and preparing lessons
and the environment
4. Plan and practice for special events, e.g., Board meetings, Night at the Museum,
Open Houses, etc., when applicable
5. Provide breaks for classroom staff and assist with bussing
6. Serve as classroom sub if the need arises
Physical Education Responsibilities:
1. Plan and submit lesson plans that provide instruction and opportunities for
developing motor skills and regular exercise.
2. Take children outside whenever possible.
3. Monitor children's activity closely in order to prevent injury.
4. Maintain a neat and orderly gym environment daily
5. Ensure the playground and outdoor toys are put away daily
6. Provide breaks for classroom staff and assist with bussing
7. Serve as classroom sub if the need arises
Floating Substitute Responsibilities:
1. Floating substitutes must have a reliable vehicle
2. Floating substitutes must be prepared to sub at all of our locations:
Bonfield, Manteno, YWCA, Proegler, Mark Twain, Steuben, and Bourbonnais
(Shepherd and Shabbona)
3. Substitute for any vacant position or absence - teacher, paraprofessional, PE, Fine
Arts, etc.
4. Substitute assignments typically change daily but they can also be long term.
Interventionist Responsibilities:
1. Must be organized and able to analyze student assessment data
2. Must be able to work with preschoolers using appropriate instructional strategies
3. Must be able to document work with students daily
4. Must be able to work independently
5. Must be able to work collaboratively with teachers and other interventionist
6. Must be able to establish a working schedule to meet the needs of all assigned
students
7. Provide breaks for classroom staff and assist with bussing
8. Serve as classroom sub if the need arises
Certifications and Training Required:
? CPI
? CPR
? First Aid
? Pyramid Training
? Theraplay Training
? Gateway Registry
? Substitute Certification for Floating Substitute
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Frequency Options:
None
Occasional (0-15% of time)
Frequent (16-50%) of time
Constant (Over 51% of time)
1. Scheduled to work approximately 40 hours per week. constant
2. Exposure to noise. constant
3. Exposure to heights of approximately 3 feet. occasional
4. Exposure to temperatures above 90 degrees. occasional
5. Exposure to chlorine and other cleaning chemicals. occasional
6. Exposure to blood and bodily fluids. frequent
7. Exposure to child aggression and other such hazards. occasional
8. Exposure to dust. occasional
9. Walking a distance of approximately 1-2 miles. constant
10. Carrying approximately 30-50 pounds. occasional
11. Pushing approximately 50 pounds. occasional
12. Lifting approximately 30-50 pounds. occasional
13. Climbing approximately 40 steps. occasional
14. Working alone or independently. occasional
15. Standing. frequent - constant
16. Sitting on a child size chair or on the floor. frequent - constant
17. Bending. frequent - constant
18. Squatting. frequent - constant
19. Kneeling. frequent - constant
20. Climbing stairs. frequent - constant
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT Education Support - Nine months.
EVALUATION: Assistant Director of Curriculum &
Instruction will evaluate according to the
evaluation schedule.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled
Interested Candidates should apply online at www.ksd111.org
Ms. Shemeka Fountain
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
EOE/AA/D/VV