Student Services Instructional Aide/Teaching Assistant

Reports To: Director of Student Services and MTSSLocation: Sunset Ridge or Middlefork School

Summary: Under the guidance of the building Principal, the Director of Student Services, and the Student Services Teacher, District 29 is seeking a dynamic and flexible individual to work collaboratively in the role of Instructional Aide for the 23-24 school year.

Instructional Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of the certified teacher, work with individual or small groups of students to reinforce academic, social-emotional, and functional skills initially introduced by the teacher and/or related services professionals.
• Provide instructional support as directed by the certified teacher, including modifying instructional materials, distributing and collecting materials, checking assignments, supervising testing, and guiding intervention programs assigned by the teacher.
• Collaborate with general education teaching staff to support large group instruction.
• Assist with the supervision of student(s), including during arrival and departure of students, in-school transitions, emergency drills, assemblies, lunchtime/recess, etc.
• Receives the students from the bus, parents' cars, and other forms of transportation. Ensures that students are picked up after school.
• Support established classroom and behavior management procedures in a preventative and proactive manner.
• Assist in the implementation of the IEP as directed.
• Regularly meet with certified teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Participate in school/district meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Must hold a valid Illinois Educator License with Stipulations Endorsed as a Paraprofessional Educator, a valid Illinois Educator License, or a Substitute License.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all staff, students and the public.
• Ability to operate and effectively utilize technology equipment related to the position.
• Demonstrate proficient use of the English language in written and oral forms.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining a clean, safe, and pleasant learning environment.
• Establish a positive and supportive relationship with students, which encourages independent functioning rather than dependency.

Interested candidates should apply directly online at https://www.sunsetridge29.org/district/employment_opportunitiesor email Stephanie Evans, Director of Student Services, at evanss@srd29.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person