Closing Date:
When Filled

Description:
MLP Teaching Assistant needed in a K-6 building to work with special education students. To improve educational outcomes for students and to provide support within a general education classroom so that all students can become active participants within the setting.
Job Summary:
1. Collaborates with the teacher(s) regarding the child's progress, interest levels, or challenges.

2. Assists with the development, production and organization of instructional materials.

3. Works with individuals and small groups at the teacher's request.

4. Checks student assignments, monitors testing and makeup work, organizes class work and homework.

5. Administers and scores student curriculum-based measurement (cbm) assessments for RtI purposes.

6. Assists with various tasks such as: door duty, hall duty, recess duty.

7. Participates in inservice training programs as assigned.

8. Assists in behavior management under the direction of the teacher and team, implementing specific behavior intervention strategies as directed which may include physical management.

9. Utilizes confidential and personal information concerning students and staff for professional purposes only, and in accordance with District procedures.

10. Assists with self care needs of students as necessary, including feeding, mealtime, toileting and hygiene needs.

11. Assists with student's mobility around the school environment, including lifting, transferring, and physically assisting students.

12. Provides any assistance needed for successful participation in specials (i.e.: art, PE, music, etc.)

13. Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Qualifications:
Must possess a ParaProfessional Statement of Approval issued by the Illiniois State Board of Education.
Working Conditions:
7 hours per day (8:00 to 3:30 p.m.) Monday-Friday

Salary Range:
$20.00 - $21.87
Competitive benefits

Application Procedure:
Apply online, uploading your cover letter, resume, and letters of reference within the application.
Selection Procedure:
Appropriate Administrator will review applications and contact selected candidates for interview.

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