Full-Time Kindergarten Instructional Aide in Burr Ridge, Illinois

Pleasantdale School District #107•La Grange, IL

69d•Onsite

About The Position

Pleasantdale School District 107 is seeking a full-time Instructional Aide for Kindergarten at Pleasantdale Elementary School. This position offers medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits. The ideal candidate must hold a State of Illinois Licensure for Paraprofessional and will be responsible for supporting students under the direction of the teacher.

Requirements

Must hold State of Illinois Licensure for Paraprofessional

Responsibilities

Demonstrates understanding of the District Mission
Understands the importance of team problem solving and collaboration within the school setting by establishing positive working relationships with team members
Maintains regular attendance and punctuality
Observes and complies with school policies and procedures and classroom schedules and routines
Follows teacher-directed lesson plans and implement learning tasks
Takes initiative to complete tasks as needed throughout the school day
Communicate concerns and/or ideas in an appropriate manner
Understands and demonstrates the utilization of different types of data collection procedures for measuring student progress and behavior
Encourages independent student participation by providing support to function as independently as possible
Maintains student/classroom confidentiality in all settings
Demonstrates the ability to maintain control of student behavior in individual, small and large group settings and uses appropriate forms of reinforce to manage student behaviors
Demonstrates the ability to problem-solve and initiate actions to ensure the safety of all students
Cleans up after classroom activities and returns equipment that needs repairs
Demonstrates positive regard for students through verbal/non-verbal communication and behavior through words and actions
Maintains student/classroom confidentiality in all settings
Encourages the use of student mode of communication, including various communication strategies