Teacher Assistant

Little Friends Inc • Warrenville, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

About Krejci Academy: Krejci ("Kret-see") Academy is a therapeutic day school in Warrenville, IL, serving individuals on the autismspectrum ages 5 - 22 years. We are able to provide small class sizes that speak to students' individual needs. Each classroom is led by a Special Education Teacher with the support of a Teacher Assistant and one or more Paraprofessionals.

General Summary: Support and assist Special Education Teacher in implementing a therapeutic classroom program reflecting the needs of the student as specified in the students Individual Educational Plan (IEP). Specifically:
daily group/individual activities.
recording observations, data collection, incident reports, and documentation of all students
attendance, records and grading student work
In the absence of the teacher, will assume leadership of classroom, maintain classroom organization and program implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Must possess or be able to obtain an Illinois substitute teaching certificate. (reimbursable by Little Friends upon hiring)
• Lift 75 pounds and stand for periods of time.
• Minimum age of 19 years old.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist Special Education Teacher in implementing a therapeutic classroom program reflecting the needs of the student as specified in the students Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
• Conduct daily group/individual activities.
• Record observations, data collection, incident reports, and documentation of all students.
• Manage attendance, records and grading student work.
• Assume leadership of classroom, maintain classroom organization and program implementation in the absence of the teacher.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level