Academic Support Specialist

Apis Services Inc•Woodridge, IL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Located on the campus of Woodridge Interventions in Woodridge, Illinois, the Meridian school is a public/private partnership between Naperville (IL) School District 203 and Abraxas Youth & Family Services. Meridian is designed for delivering education services to Naperville District 203 students who are determined to need Special Education services or an Alternative Learning Opportunity Program (ALOP). Our Merdian programs focus on four integral areas of service: Education, Behavior Modification, Social Skills Acquisition (Emotional Support), and Re-Integration/Transition. Our approach is to tailor services to best meet the targeted outcomes desired. To that end, the Meridian creates an individualized approach and system of services that best meet the specific needs of our students. Due to the needs of students at the Meridian School, academic supports are needed. A majority of the students attending Meridian have academic challenges and deficiencies in credit attainment. The Academic Support Specialist would help provide individualized academic and social/emotional support to students through in classroom and pull out opportunities where needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year college/university.
Paraprofessional license with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) or willingness to obtain - Substitute teaching license with ISBE or willingness to obtain.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
Criminal clearances (State Police, Local, FBI, DCFS and National Sex Offender Registry clearances).
Non-communicable diseases physical exam.
Valid driver's license.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.
Successful completion of orientation training.
Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.

Responsibilities

Provide a full range of educational, recreational and therapeutic services directed toward the education and well-being of students
Substitute teaching as needed for other classroom-based academic classes such as Science, Mathematics, English, and Social Sciences
Participate and supervise students throughout their daily activities
Provide leadership and serve as a role-model for students in their academic activities
Provide safety and care to our students throughout the school day
Report significant changes in behavior, attitude or physical condition to supervisors and social workers
Interact with educational and therapeutic staff to ensure overall goals are accomplished
Participate in staff meetings regarding students and daily events
Provide individualized one-on-one academic assistance in a variety of subjects for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEP) in order to achieve a level of performance and comprehension that is in line with IEP goals and expectations
Assist in planning, organizing and facilitating in-school activities/events as well a off-campus field trips
Work alongside the social workers on the transition team to encourage and facilitate involvement in outside educational, transitional, and work-based programs
Provide supervision and transportation to/from other various activities, organized sports, and after school programs that our students participate in
Serve as the instructor for online learning classes of multiple subjects such as Consumer Education, History, Algebra, Geometry, Cosmetology, Theatre, English, etc. This also entails: Taking attendance Keeping track of and reporting student grades Providing further instruction and/or assistance with unfamiliar topics Monitoring the progress and activity of each individual student