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SalaryGeneral Summary:
The classroom Teaching Assistant - Music provides assistance to the classroom teacher within all aspects of the academic program. The Teaching Assistant - Music interacts in a daily basis with students, teachers, adjunct faculty, and residential staff and is an integral part of the classroom organization and structure.
Detailed Responsibilities:
- Assist in the Music Instruction for elementary through high-school aged students;
- Design, prepare and implement lessons in coordination with the classroom teacher;
- Communicate effectively with students, staff and parents;
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, individual plan meetings, or clinically based meetings on an ongoing basis;
- Work with classroom teacher to establish and maintain safe and efficient classroom routines;
- Document student progress;
- Collaborate with educational staff to develop innovative and thoughtful curriculum that meets the needs of the students currently enrolled;
- Assist the teacher by completing tasks outside of the classroom such as xeroxing and filing;
- Complete any other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Music and/or Education
- Knowledge of music, music instruction, and instruments
- Illinois Type 39 Substitute Teaching Certificate or commensurate;
- Ability to relate to special needs students in a constructive and therapeutic manner;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Capacity to cooperate effectively with school team;
Mental Demands:
- Capacity to problem solve, and exhibit patience throughout the day;
- Capacity to multi-task in order to meet the needs of more than one student, if necessary;
- Strong interest in academics across the curriculum;
- Understanding of the rules of confidentiality
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to lift a minimum of twenty pounds. Light moving is required from time to time. Must be able to supervise children, ages six through twenty-one, inside and outside of the School.
The Leslie Shankman School Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
