Teachers Aide

LITTLE CITY FOUNDATION•Palatine, IL

5d•$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. The list of essential duties and responsibilities, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the task to be performed. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein is such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree be in education, human services, or disability related field

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.