Teaching Assistant

EASTERSEALS CENTRAL ILLINOIS•Germantown Hills, IL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Our goal at Easterseals Learning Academy is to empower students to achieve peak academic performance, enhance social and emotional skills, develop effective communication, and gain functional life skills for community independence. We are an approved private school by the Illinois State Board of Education, serving students ages 5 - 21 with Autism, emotional disabilities, developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, and other health impairments. School districts from all over the area contract with Easterseals to assist them in providing educational programs for children with autism and related intellectual disabilities. We provide an alternative school placement for these students and help them grow toward independence.

Requirements

Successful completion of 60 semester hours of college credit from an accredited institution of higher education OR Successful completion of the paraprofessional examination approved by Illinois State Board of Education.
Registered Behavior Technician certification or willingness to complete training.
Receive training and pass competency tests in Crisis Prevention Intervention.
Valid Driver’s License.
Working knowledge of personal computers and software (MS Office Suite).
Demonstrate a positive attitude towards rules and regulations, notice, and comment on desirable aspects of student behavior, and demonstrate good humor and a reasonable sense of self-control over situations.
Maintain a high level of respect and professionalism for staff, parents, and community members at all times.
Maintain confidential information to safeguard clients and families.
Responsible for keeping resources and client files in order.

Nice To Haves

Experience in special education, preferred.

Responsibilities

Completes paperwork such as attendance, weekly schedule, requisitions, and other required forms accurately, promptly, and according to ESLA procedures.
Understands, documents, and assists with any classroom or individual behavior management plans.
Performs day-to-day operations of the job showing self-confidence and independence.
Seeks consultation or guidance from the Teacher in unfamiliar situations, as needed.
Assists Teacher in routine paperwork and with making and preparing materials for classroom activities.
Develops an awareness of each student’s special needs; becomes familiar with student records and information.
Establishes priorities to complete work, meet deadlines, and be prepared for class each day.
Able to be reassigned as the need arises.
Conducts lessons with guidance and training from the teacher.
Supports student learning by answering questions, modeling or demonstrating skills, and participating in classroom discussions.
Provides re-teaching, guided practice, and assistance with assignments/tests/tasks to promote the acquisition of new skills.
Addresses specific functional or academic needs through modified activities, environmental accommodations, and adaptation.
Supports the development of students’ health and self-care by modeling, prompting, and positively reinforcing independence and self-care skills.
Supervises students during lunch, bathroom, and transitions outside of the classroom.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Sick and Personal time
10 Paid Holidays throughout the year
Event Days: Earn additional PTO hours if you volunteer with us
All time off is in addition to Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Easter/Spring Break, and Summer Break
Comprehensive Group Health Insurance
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
Life Insurance: Both Employer Paid and Employee Paid options available
401(K) with employer match
Professional Development & CEU Allowance
Easterseals qualifies for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program