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Form of workPosition Type:
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant
Date Posted:
1/29/2024
Location:
River Trails Middle School
Date Available:
02/20/2024
Closing Date:
When filledTITLE: TEACHER ASSISTANT - PART TIME
$17/hour
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must meet requirements for paraprofessionals set by the Illinois State Board of Education
2. Training and/or experience working with students with disabilities preferred
3. Ability to read, write, speak and communicate effectively and fluently in English
4. 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
5. Demonstrated compassion, patience and teamwork
Physical Requirements:
1. Standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching,
handling, pushing, pulling is required
2. 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 with a wide-range of disabilities 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.)
1. Reports to work on time
2. Demonstrates consistent and reliable attendance
3. Reads and responds to district/building communications in a timely manner and within
any explicitly defined deadlines
4. General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the teaching of special
education populations
5. Works with individual students or small groups of students to support/reinforce
classroom lessons and objectives as directed by the teacher
6. Works with students in both structured and/non-structured settings to provide appropriate
modifications and accommodations as directed by student Individual Education Plans
7. Guides independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set up and assigned by
the teacher
8. Assists the teacher in monitoring student behavior/academic progress
9. Lifts, moves, and operates adaptive equipment
10. Escorts students as assigned by teacher or administrator
11. Assists students with mobility needs including but not limited to lifting, loading and
unloading on bus, transporting students in and around school and on field trips
12. Assists students with personal care tasks including but not limited to: using the lavatory,
changing clothing, managing hygiene, diapering, toileting, washing
13. Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play
periods, and field trips
14. Works with/assist teacher in supporting classroom instruction, providing materials and
creating a positive instructional environment
15. Assists teacher in implementing Individualized Education Plans
16. Shares information and student concerns with the classroom teacher in a timely fashion
17. On a weekly basis, establishes a time within the school day to collaborate and discuss
expected duties with the teacher
18. Helps students with their clothing, lunch, snacks, and clean up routine
19. Organizes and maintains student records, information and files as directed by teacher or
administrator
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)
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant
Date Posted:
1/29/2024
Location:
River Trails Middle School
Date Available:
02/20/2024
Closing Date:
When filledTITLE: TEACHER ASSISTANT - PART TIME
$17/hour
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must meet requirements for paraprofessionals set by the Illinois State Board of Education
2. Training and/or experience working with students with disabilities preferred
3. Ability to read, write, speak and communicate effectively and fluently in English
4. 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
5. Demonstrated compassion, patience and teamwork
Physical Requirements:
1. Standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching,
handling, pushing, pulling is required
2. 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 with a wide-range of disabilities 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.)
1. Reports to work on time
2. Demonstrates consistent and reliable attendance
3. Reads and responds to district/building communications in a timely manner and within
any explicitly defined deadlines
4. General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the teaching of special
education populations
5. Works with individual students or small groups of students to support/reinforce
classroom lessons and objectives as directed by the teacher
6. Works with students in both structured and/non-structured settings to provide appropriate
modifications and accommodations as directed by student Individual Education Plans
7. Guides independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set up and assigned by
the teacher
8. Assists the teacher in monitoring student behavior/academic progress
9. Lifts, moves, and operates adaptive equipment
10. Escorts students as assigned by teacher or administrator
11. Assists students with mobility needs including but not limited to lifting, loading and
unloading on bus, transporting students in and around school and on field trips
12. Assists students with personal care tasks including but not limited to: using the lavatory,
changing clothing, managing hygiene, diapering, toileting, washing
13. Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play
periods, and field trips
14. Works with/assist teacher in supporting classroom instruction, providing materials and
creating a positive instructional environment
15. Assists teacher in implementing Individualized Education Plans
16. Shares information and student concerns with the classroom teacher in a timely fashion
17. On a weekly basis, establishes a time within the school day to collaborate and discuss
expected duties with the teacher
18. Helps students with their clothing, lunch, snacks, and clean up routine
19. Organizes and maintains student records, information and files as directed by teacher or
administrator
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)
