Copy of Teaching Assistant - Substitute

Nexus Family Healing•Onarga, IL

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Nexus Family Healing is hiring Substitute Teaching Assistants for Grand Prairie School at their Onarga, IL location. Nexus-Onarga Family Healing provides boys ages 10 to 20 years old a structured, homelike environment where they can safely address a variety of unhealthy behaviors and mental health issues as well as childhood trauma. The youth attend the onsite private, therapeutic Grand Prairie School which offers special education with small classes for grades 5th-12th. Nexus Family Healing embraces diversity, promotes equity, and fosters inclusion, serving a diverse group of youth and families and striving for a workforce that supports and represents that diversity. The Substitute Teaching Assistant supports faculty in student learning and helps supervise students in both educational and residential settings.

Requirements

Minimum 21 years of age
High School diploma or GED is required.
Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements.
Must have an ISBE (Illinois State Board of Education) Paraprofessional Educator Endorsement (ELS PARA) or obtain upon hire prior to start date.
Must successfully pass a DCFS criminal background check.
Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.

Nice To Haves

Previous classroom support experience.

Responsibilities

Provide educational assistance to clients within a classroom setting.
Provide one-on-one instructional support based on lesson plans.
Communicate with students professionally and compassionately.
Help maintain a safe, supportive learning environment.
Deliver lessons and assist with assignments in the teacher’s absence.
Prepare classroom materials and handouts.
Assist with attendance and progress records.
Supervise study halls and classrooms as needed.
Collaborate with teachers to support classroom goals.
Request classroom supplies as needed.
Support student treatment plans and IEPs.
Provide client supervision and mentorship.
Monitor student behavior, redirect as needed, and assist with restraints when necessary.
Support student transport to and from residential units.
Promote respect for diversity across all identities and backgrounds.
Serve as a compassionate, respectful, and professional role model.
Continuously build knowledge in child and adolescent development to support positive youth growth.
Ensure student resident safety and collaborate with co-workers to maintain an environment that is positive, respectful, clean, and safe.
Ensure safety compliance across classrooms, school grounds, residential areas, and off-campus activities.
Administer First Aid/CPR and follow emergency protocols.
Maintain professional boundaries with student residents.
Uphold privacy and confidentiality per Nexus policies.
Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required by Nexus.
Understand and support the Nexus philosophy and treatment modalities.