Teacher Assistant - Structured Learning Environment

Position Type:
Special Education/Teacher Assistant
Date Posted:
9/29/2023
Location:
Highland Park, IL
Date Available:
23-24 School YearStarting Hourly Rate is $23 per hour
Title or Position: TEACHER ASSISTANT - Structured Learning Environment
Job Description:
The Teacher Assistant supports the TrueNorth Educational Cooperative 804's mission and is committed to the possibilities in every learner, every day. The Teacher Assistant strives to achieve the TrueNorth vision to be a national leader and highly valued partner with a courageous commitment to inclusive communities that equally value all people and inspire them to be active participants in our world.
The Teacher Assistant's primary role is to assist in all aspects of the daily instructional program for special education students. The Teacher Assistant may be responsible for small group instruction under the direct or indirect supervision of the teacher or other person designated by TrueNorth to direct or supervise Teacher Assistants.
The Teacher Assistant will participate in activities necessary to maintain classroom integration and to support a child's IEP in all curricula activities which include classroom, community, vocational, recreational/leisure, and domestic domains as directed.
Core Competencies:

• Proficient communication skills
• Effective collaborative problem-solving ability
• Engages in continuous professional improvement
• Possesses job specific skills required to meet essential job functions

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist the teacher in the preparation of materials
• Conduct individual and small group instruction under the direction of the teacher
• Assist in behavior management under the direction of the teacher
• Assist in toileting and feeding under the direction of the teacher
• Participate in team planning meetings, staffing, parent conferences as requested by the teacher
• Participate in in-service programs and professional meetings as requested by the teacher
• Participate in vocational instruction within or outside the school facility not to exceed 80% of their working time
• Perform such other duties and services under the supervising teacher's direction as may be related to the smooth functioning of TrueNorth according to the designated supervisor
• Assist in lifting students who weigh over fifty (50) pounds
• Transport students by van or bus programs as directed (must hold Type B drivers license)
• Work collaboratively with teacher, parents, and support personnel to improve services for students
• Be able to safely restrain students or assist in safe restraint when their behavior plans include physical restraint
• Dress appropriately at all times consistent with the school, work site, and community standards to model appropriate dress for student

Requirements:
High School Diploma
Some College Preferred
State Paraprofessional License or Substitute License
Reports to:
Learning Coordinator