Part Time Mongolian Speaking Educational Associate / Teacher Aide

Position Type:
Support Staff/Educational Associate
Date Posted:
1/8/2024
Location:
Middle School Level
Date Available:
ASAPDESCRIPTION:
Part Time Mongolian-speaking Educational Associate (Teacher Aide/Paraprofessional) needed for Grade 6-8.
PURPOSE: To work with staff to provide support for students in the educational process and contribute positively to the school community.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist students with daily lessons, projects and homework on an individual or small group basis in subject areas: reading language arts, English as a second language, remedial math, technology, and/or special education classes
• Monitor students' behavior
• Maintain confidentiality
• Communicate with classroom teacher and/or special education teacher
• Documentation of student progress as directed by the supervisor. May include providing or gathering input for reports to parents, therapists, and/or other staff on a daily, weekly and/or monthly basis
• Assist in the periodic (formal and informal) assessment of students
• Supervise students during lunch, recess, and/or before or after school as directed by supervisor or building administrator
• Assist in the organization and duplication of materials
• When need arises, Educational Associates, meeting the State of Illinois substitute certification requirements, may be asked to serve temporarily in the capacity of a substitute teacher for a full or half day
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Illinois Paraprofessional License, Substitute Teaching License, or Professional Educator License
• Fluency in Mongolian required
• Experience working with children helpful, evidence of patience and flexibility

PAY RATE: $18.00 - $22.73 per hour depending on education and experience
ASSIGNMENT PERIOD: School Year (10-months). Associates work 190 days during the school year.
FTE: 0.5 Part Time - morning or afternoon available
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
BENEFITS (for Part Time FTE):

• Medical insurance (prorated if working at least 5 hours a day for 5 days a week)
• Dental insurance (prorated if working at least 5 hours a day for 5 days a week)
• 6 Sick Days, 1 Personal Days (prorated to your start date)
• 8 Paid Holidays total for full school year
• IMRF enrollment if working at least 600 hours or more in school year
• Employee Assistance Program

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This position is directed on a daily basis by a supervising teacher or staff member. Associates are evaluated annually by a building administrator with input from the supervising teacher or staff member.
This position requires the physical ability to work with students and safely monitor their activities in classrooms, learning centers, cafeterias, playgrounds, etx. which might include sitting on the floor, using gym equipment, climbing steps and ladders, pushing student wheelchairs, and lifting/transferring students.
Application Procedure: Complete online application.