Teacher Associate

Sevita•Bloomington, IL

1d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans. In the Teacher Associate role, you will be an important part of our commitment to serve others. Work one-on-one with an assigned student under the direction of a teacher and adjusts delivery of instruction and learning activities accordingly. Instruct students in a teacher’s absence, using the Behavior Management techniques to promote a smooth functioning classroom. Utilize various teaching techniques when working with students on a one-on-one basis. Monitor student’s learning behavior progress. Instruct students when a teacher is involved in a team meeting or parent conference. Keep on-going records of all students receiving one-on-one instruction and assists teachers and students in record keeping. Assist teachers on educational field trips. Participate as a member of the treatment team. Attend all staff meetings, and training opportunities provided by the agency. Use behavior management system effectively with all students and works effectively with teachers to resolve conflict situations. Support the teachers in the growth of student academic work. Provide for “On-Call” coverage on a rotating basis. Perform other related duties and activities as required.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age per DCFS guidelines.
Holds a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent (GED).
Valid driver's License
Holds an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
Completed at least 60 semester hours of credit from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (excluding remedial coursework).
Scored 460 or higher on the ParaPro Test and has an official report from the Educational Testing Service
Present evidence of earning the following scores on the Work Keys test: Reading for Information: 4, Writing/Business Writing: 3, and Applied Mathematics: 4.

Responsibilities

Work one-on-one with an assigned student under the direction of a teacher and adjusts delivery of instruction and learning activities accordingly.
Instruct students in a teacher’s absence, using the Behavior Management techniques to promote a smooth functioning classroom.
Utilize various teaching techniques when working with students on a one-on-one basis.
Monitor student’s learning behavior progress.
Instruct students when a teacher is involved in a team meeting or parent conference.
Keep on-going records of all students receiving one-on-one instruction and assists teachers and students in record keeping.
Assist teachers on educational field trips.
Participate as a member of the treatment team.
Attend all staff meetings, and training opportunities provided by the agency.
Use behavior management system effectively with all students and works effectively with teachers to resolve conflict situations.
Support the teachers in the growth of student academic work.
Provide for “On-Call” coverage on a rotating basis.
Perform other related duties and activities as required.