Teachers Aide

LITTLE CITY FOUNDATION • Palatine, IL

1d • $25 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

To assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing educational benefits for students.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required and Paraprofessional Educator License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Must have the ability to perform CPR and CPI.

Nice To Haves

• It is preferred that the Bachelor’s Degree be in education, human services, or disability related field and Paraprofessional Educator License.

Responsibilities

• When teacher is absent or out of the classroom, will be the substitute teacher.
• Provides instructional support to assigned students to implement educational programs as determined by the teacher/resource team/administrator.
• Constructs/ modifies/adapts instructional materials/games/displays/learning centers.
• Works with students to operate computer and supportive technology.
• Supervises the student’s completion of educational activities as outlined in the IEP, observes and records data.
• Maintains records and files relevant to assignment- anecdotal notes, written observations, accurate education folders.
• Implements behavioral programming as determined by team.
• Provides personal and safety assistance to students.
• Communicates and shares ideas and concerns with lead Teacher/Site Director, team/professionals.
• Actively participates in meetings as required.
• Assists with critical daily activities such as classroom transition times, mealtimes, and toileting.
• Supervises students as required in classroom, media room, cafeteria/multi-purpose room, sensory room, gym playground field trips.
• Fosters student independence.
• Works collaboratively as a member of the team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Help to maintain a clean and organized learning environment.
• Sanitize all surfaces, equipment, and classroom toys.
• Maintains American Heart Association certification in First Aid and CPR.
• Successfully completes Little City required training, re-training, and any additional training as required by Little City policies and practices, or as assigned by his or her immediate supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Little City offers competitive salaries and benefits for eligible employees such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement plans with employer match, Flexible Spending Accounts ( FSA), life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, paid holidays, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and an employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees