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ELS (Educational Life Skills) Teaching Assistant
$53k-81k (estimate)
Full Time
1 Month Ago
Round Lake Area Schools District 116 is Hiring an ELS (Educational Life Skills) Teaching Assistant Near Round Lake, IL
- Knowledge of and respect for the diverse backgrounds (cultural, linguistic, environmental) of students and how these characteristics affect the student’s life and learning;
- Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Response to Intervention (RtI);
- Knowledge of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and Board policies and District procedures;
- Knowledge of the similarities and differences between cognitive, communicative, physical, social, and emotional needs of students and the factors that influence these different needs;
- Oral and written communication skills;
- Interpersonal and social skills;
- Ability to apply the principles of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Response to Intervention (RtI);
- Ability to assist and reinforce elements that support a safe, healthy, and effective teaching and learning environment;
- Ability to assist in adapting instructional strategies and materials according to the needs of the student, under the direction of a teacher;
- Ability to be sensitive and respectful in communications regarding all children and families, regardless of differences in cultural heritage, lifestyle, values, and home environment;
- Ability to collect and record performance data on students under the direction of a licensed teacher, while respecting student confidentiality and the laws regarding ethical practices of assessment;
- Ability to collect objective and accurate information on student behavior to be provided to licensed professionals, as appropriate and directed by a licensed teacher;
- Ability to draw on knowledge and resources regarding a variety of developmental and age-appropriate instructional methods, techniques, and materials when supporting the instruction of the licensed teacher;
- Ability to effectively employ a variety of strategies that reinforce positive behavior;
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with students;
- Ability to follow oral and written direction of licensed teachers, seeking clarification as needed;
- Ability to participate as a member of the educational team when requested to attend conferences with families or primary caregivers, with an understanding of some of the concerns of parents;
- Ability to prepare and organize materials to support teaching and learning, as directed by a licensed teacher;
- Ability to reinforce the development of student social skills by using appropriate strategies to modify the environment;
- Ability to use ethical practices for confidential communication about students;
- Ability to use strategies that promote the student’s independence;
- Ability to utilize learning styles theory in supporting instructional practices;
- Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Assists students with physical needs (toileting, eating, dressing, lifting required);
- Assists the teacher in observing, recording, and charting behavior;
- Assists the teacher with crisis problems and behavior management;
- Assists with group educational activities that include students on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs);
- Carries out tutoring activities designed by the teacher that include students on IEPs;
- Confers and plans with teachers related to classroom and/or IEP objectives and/or modifications, and provides documentation;
- Maintains classroom (whiteboards, etc.);
- Manages students (including those on IEPs);
- Monitors supplementary work and independent study that include students on IEPs;
- Participates in professional activities and meetings;
- Prepares classroom materials including those related to IEPs or modifications/accommodations;
- Prepares the classroom environment for learning activities;
- Provides assistance with individualized programmed materials;
- Supervises children in the hallway, lunchroom, playground, and on field trips;
- Supports instruction for individual students (one-on-one or small group), including those on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) under the direction of the supervising teacher;
- Works with audio-visual equipment, computers and/or assistive technology as related to IEP accommodations and modifications;
- Works with teachers to develop classroom schedule;
- May transport students in District vehicles, when requested;
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Knowledge of and respect for the diverse backgrounds (cultural, linguistic, environmental) of students and how these characteristics affect the student’s life and learning;
- Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Response to Intervention (RtI);
- Knowledge of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and Board policies and District procedures;
- Knowledge of the similarities and differences between cognitive, communicative, physical, social, and emotional needs of students and the factors that influence these different needs;
- Oral and written communication skills;
- Interpersonal and social skills;
- Ability to apply the principles of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Response to Intervention (RtI);
- Ability to assist and reinforce elements that support a safe, healthy, and effective teaching and learning environment;
- Ability to assist in adapting instructional strategies and materials according to the needs of the student, under the direction of a teacher;
- Ability to be sensitive and respectful in communications regarding all children and families, regardless of differences in cultural heritage, lifestyle, values, and home environment;
- Ability to collect and record performance data on students under the direction of a licensed teacher, while respecting student confidentiality and the laws regarding ethical practices of assessment;
- Ability to collect objective and accurate information on student behavior to be provided to licensed professionals, as appropriate and directed by a licensed teacher;
- Ability to draw on knowledge and resources regarding a variety of developmental and age-appropriate instructional methods, techniques, and materials when supporting the instruction of the licensed teacher;
- Ability to effectively employ a variety of strategies that reinforce positive behavior;
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with students;
- Ability to follow oral and written direction of licensed teachers, seeking clarification as needed;
- Ability to participate as a member of the educational team when requested to attend conferences with families or primary caregivers, with an understanding of some of the concerns of parents;
- Ability to prepare and organize materials to support teaching and learning, as directed by a licensed teacher;
- Ability to reinforce the development of student social skills by using appropriate strategies to modify the environment;
- Ability to use ethical practices for confidential communication about students;
- Ability to use strategies that promote the student’s independence;
- Ability to utilize learning styles theory in supporting instructional practices;
- Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Assists students with physical needs (toileting, eating, dressing, lifting required);
- Assists the teacher in observing, recording, and charting behavior;
- Assists the teacher with crisis problems and behavior management;
- Assists with group educational activities that include students on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs);
- Carries out tutoring activities designed by the teacher that include students on IEPs;
- Confers and plans with teachers related to classroom and/or IEP objectives and/or modifications, and provides documentation;
- Maintains classroom (whiteboards, etc.);
- Manages students (including those on IEPs);
- Monitors supplementary work and independent study that include students on IEPs;
- Participates in professional activities and meetings;
- Prepares classroom materials including those related to IEPs or modifications/accommodations;
- Prepares the classroom environment for learning activities;
- Provides assistance with individualized programmed materials;
- Supervises children in the hallway, lunchroom, playground, and on field trips;
- Supports instruction for individual students (one-on-one or small group), including those on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) under the direction of the supervising teacher;
- Works with audio-visual equipment, computers and/or assistive technology as related to IEP accommodations and modifications;
- Works with teachers to develop classroom schedule;
- May transport students in District vehicles, when requested;
- Performs other related duties as required.
JobID: 4761
Position Type:
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant
Date Posted:
4/25/2024
4/25/2024
Location:
Murphy Elementary School, Round Lake Park, IL
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is accountable assisting certified staff with direct instructional support and the general supervision and management of students.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Apply online athttp://www.applitrack.com/rlas/onlineapp/default.aspx
Murphy Elementary School, Round Lake Park, IL
Date Available:
08/12/2024
08/12/2024
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is accountable assisting certified staff with direct instructional support and the general supervision and management of students.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Valid Illinois Paraprofessional License registered in Lake County.
Ideal candidate will have experience working in a life skills classroom.
SALARY RANGE:
Starting at $21.98/hr
HOURS/DAYS:
10-Month Position
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ideal candidate will have experience working in a life skills classroom.
SALARY RANGE:
Starting at $21.98/hr
HOURS/DAYS:
10-Month Position
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
JobID: 4761
Position Type:
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant
Date Posted:
4/25/2024
4/25/2024
Location:
Murphy Elementary School, Round Lake Park, IL
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is accountable assisting certified staff with direct instructional support and the general supervision and management of students.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Apply online athttp://www.applitrack.com/rlas/onlineapp/default.aspx
Murphy Elementary School, Round Lake Park, IL
Date Available:
08/12/2024
08/12/2024
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is accountable assisting certified staff with direct instructional support and the general supervision and management of students.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Valid Illinois Paraprofessional License registered in Lake County.
Ideal candidate will have experience working in a life skills classroom.
SALARY RANGE:
Starting at $21.98/hr
HOURS/DAYS:
10-Month Position
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ideal candidate will have experience working in a life skills classroom.
SALARY RANGE:
Starting at $21.98/hr
HOURS/DAYS:
10-Month Position
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$53k-81k (estimate)
POST DATE
04/27/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
08/12/2024
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