General 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.