Substitute Teaching Assistant

Urbana School District #116•Urbana, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction of the Director of Human Resources, Principals, and Assistant Principals, the Substitute Teaching Assistant works under the supervision of the Special Education and/or Classroom Teacher in the absence of the regular Teaching Assistant, assisting students with academics, behaviors, and other general supports. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The successful Substitute Teaching Assistant: Provide assistance to students to help develop their independence. Assist in carrying out lessons to students as arranged by the teacher, including working with students on an individual or small group basis. Make needed adaptations and accommodations for students’ academic programming in general education classes as developed by the special education or classroom teacher. Follow each student’s individual behavioral plan as well as the classroom behavior management plan as assigned. Provide for special needs of individual students, including lifting, hygiene, and restroom assistance if necessary. Assist the teacher in maintaining a functional, attractive, and orderly environment conducive to student learning. Assist the teacher in clerical tasks, computer work, arts and crafts preparation, playground supervision, housecleaning duties, bus loading and unloading. Promote and model responsible, respectful, and safe behaviors. Promote and model appropriate social interactions with and between students. Maintain the classroom routine when the teacher is not present. Record and compile data monitoring academic and behavior programming as assigned. Participate in staff/team/collaboration meetings as assigned. Perform all other duties and tasks assigned from time to time by the teacher as it relates to individual students or the classroom. Monitor student needs and behaviors during lunch, going to and from all classes, and at all times. Report any unusual student behaviors to the teacher or administrator. Reports to the school office at least 15 minutes prior to each assignment and signs out upon completion. Completes annual trainings as required. Maintains professional relationships with students and faculty, follows ethics of the teaching profession, and promotes the welfare of students at all times.

Requirements

Must have an Associate’s Degree, 60 hours of college credit, or the ability to pass a Basic Skills test to be awarded licensure by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Valid Illinois Teaching License (Educator License with Stipulations with Paraprofessional Endorsement, a Substitute License, or a Professional Educator License)
Must work a minimum of three days per quarter to maintain active sub status

Responsibilities

Provide assistance to students to help develop their independence.
Assist in carrying out lessons to students as arranged by the teacher, including working with students on an individual or small group basis.
Make needed adaptations and accommodations for students’ academic programming in general education classes as developed by the special education or classroom teacher.
Follow each student’s individual behavioral plan as well as the classroom behavior management plan as assigned.
Provide for special needs of individual students, including lifting, hygiene, and restroom assistance if necessary.
Assist the teacher in maintaining a functional, attractive, and orderly environment conducive to student learning.
Assist the teacher in clerical tasks, computer work, arts and crafts preparation, playground supervision, housecleaning duties, bus loading and unloading.
Promote and model responsible, respectful, and safe behaviors.
Promote and model appropriate social interactions with and between students.
Maintain the classroom routine when the teacher is not present.
Record and compile data monitoring academic and behavior programming as assigned.
Participate in staff/team/collaboration meetings as assigned.
Perform all other duties and tasks assigned from time to time by the teacher as it relates to individual students or the classroom.
Monitor student needs and behaviors during lunch, going to and from all classes, and at all times.
Report any unusual student behaviors to the teacher or administrator.
Reports to the school office at least 15 minutes prior to each assignment and signs out upon completion.
Completes annual trainings as required.
Maintains professional relationships with students and faculty, follows ethics of the teaching profession, and promotes the welfare of students at all times.