What are the responsibilities and job description for the Thomas Paine After School Programming Teacher (Multiple Positions Available) position at Thomas Paine Elementary School?
URBANA SCHOOL DISTRICT #116
TITLE: Thomas Paine After School Programming Teacher (Multiple Positions Available)
LOCATION: Thomas Paine Elementary
SUPERVISOR: This position reports directly to the Director of Grants and Secondary Leadership as well as building administration.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily:
1. Prepare creative and engaging lessons for day to day instruction and enrichment activities.
2. Implement lessons in a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that assists students assigned to the classroom with achieving specific educational goals.
3. Create a classroom environment that is welcoming to all students.
4. Collaborate with support staff assigned to the classroom to develop general classroom procedures, goals, schedules, behavioral expectations and classroom activities for students.
5. Plan and implement activities inside and outside of the classroom that expose a child to a variety of learning experiences and broaden the child's perspective.
6. Implement appropriate assessments and document student progress as required by the building administrator and the ESSER Grant guidelines.
7. Take daily attendance and complete other required documentation as assigned.
8. Review, develop, and requisition materials for the classroom.
9. Work in partnership with the Coordinator to plan and encourage family involvement in the education of their children.
10. Supervise students as assigned by the Principal and/or program coordinator.
11. Perform any and all additional duties as assigned by the Leadership Team.
Minimal Educational Requirements:
1. Bachelors' Degree from an accredited college or university, with certifications and endorsements as applicable.
Experience:
1. Classroom experience preferred.
2. Prior experience working in an After School Program, preferred but not required.
3. Internal applicants only.
Licenses/Credentials:
1. Valid Illinois Teaching License with the appropriate endorsement.
Other skills and abilities:
1. Ability to assess children and knowledge of childhood development.
2. Ability to communicate and work effectively on a collaborative team.
3. Ability to effectively work with students with a history of behavioral, social/emotional and/or developmental disabilities.
4. Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and responses
Terms of Employment:
1. Daily up to 2 hours, three days per week.
2. Position is for school year programming only when the program is in session.
3. Attendance at an orientation meeting is expected prior to the start of this program.
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.
NOTE:
1. This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit and is not administrative in nature.
2. Position contingent upon grant funding.
3. Preference given to internal building staff and will be open to district staff to help fill positions.
4. Hourly Position - $32/hour
5. This is an exempt position
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $32