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Long Term Substitute Special Education Teaching Assistant

Employer
Lake Forest Schools
Location
Lake Forest, IL, US
Salary
Competitive
Position Type:
Support Staff/Teaching Assistant

Date Posted:
6/16/2020

Location:
Lake Forest High School

Date Available:
08/24/2020

Closing Date:
09/11/2020

Lake Forest Community High School District 115 is seeking full-time Long Term Substitute Special Education Teaching Assistant.

Description: The Special Education Teaching Assistant supports students eligible for special education in the classroom, community, work sites, and/or other instructional locations. The responsibilities of this position include adapting classroom, community, vocational tasks and activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of a special education teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing curricula and IEP objectives. The Special Education Teaching Assistant works under the direction of a certified teacher and is expected to exercise independent judgment, a high degree of confidentiality, creativity, organizational skills, and be able to react appropriately in crisis situations.

Essential Functions:
  • Serves as an instructional assistant to the classroom teacher and adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom and vocational objectives and meeting IEP goalsAdministers classwork, tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom and the community settingCommunicates with supervising instructional staff, work site staff, and professional support personnel for the purpose of communicating progress and/or implementing IEP goals and objectivesImplements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, research based interventions and best practices for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning conceptsAssists with evaluation of student skills and data collection for monitoring student IEP goalsIntervenes in potential conflicts utilizing appropriate physical and/or therapeutic approaches for the purpose of defusing confrontations and minimizing disruptionsPrepares and maintains instructional materials, manuals and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing written reference; and/or meeting students' needsMonitors and implements students' daily schedule (e.g. class schedule, toileting, appetite, work schedule, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environmentAssists with the implementation of the behavior management plan (BIP) including behavior escalation, Crisis prevention intervention (CPI) and positive behavioral strategies under the direction of the teacher or related services facultyAssists with toileting, including transferring and while maintaining the dignity and confidentiality of the student if neededAssists with the transfer and support of student while attending physical therapy or other related services if neededAssists with escorting students to and from events, activities, and other programming, including loading and unloading of students from bus or other school vehiclesDrives students using the district vehicle to and from events, activities, and other programming related to course learning objectivesServes as a daily supervisor of the student during events, activities, meals and other programming (e.g. daily walks)Supports the daily living of our students including support of clothing, oral hygiene, and as appropriate, feminine hygieneProvides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group settings for the purpose of reinforcing instructional, functional and vocational and IEP objectivesAttends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information related to job functionsAssists with general office clerical tasks (filing, copying, etc.) as related to IEP records managementHelps students develop, learn, and self-monitor social skills, executive functioning skills, and social emotional skillsHelps students with health related services as directed by school nurse which may include observing and recording individual student health needsMaintains and respects confidentiality of student informationPerforms other job related duties as assigned by direct supervisorAdheres to Board of Education policies and procedures

Qualifications:

Education, Experience, and Licensure:
  • High School Diploma or equivalentIllinois Professional Educator License with Stipulations (PARA)Valid Nonviolent Crisis Intervention CertificateAbility to obtain a valid Non-CDL License for the purpose of transporting students to community activities, vocational sites, etc.Experience working with children and/or adolescents with disabilities - preferredExperience with office and school-based management systems - preferred

Competencies:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal skills and positive problem solving attitudeComfortable and pleasant demeanor in busy environmentsAbility to:
    • work under pressurework with speed, attention to detail, consistency, and organizationdeal with multiple taskswork harmoniously, cooperatively, and effectively with all stakeholdersmeet deadlineswork effectively within office and school-based management systemscollect basic data and enter the information into spreadsheetsimplement Nonviolent Crisis Interventionsrecognize dangerous situations and to prevent accidentsmotivate students as to the value of learning the curriculum and inspire positive performancetransport oneself to different student vocational sites throughout the day, including transporting oneself to and from high school campuses
    Proactive in addressing needs and problem-solvingDemonstrate a commitment to excellence, high expectations and to the academic and personal well-being of all studentsFlexibility and willingness to assist in general departmental responsibilitiesMaintain confidentialityAdhere to Board of Education policies and procedures

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, reach, grasp, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, pull, and lift. Repetitive motions are required. The employee must lift and/or move up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly subject to inside and outside environmental conditions and is subject to noises associated with both office and educational environments.

Compensation: $17.75/hour

Application Procedure: Interested candidates must apply online. Click here to access the online application.

To learn more about Lake Forest High School, visit our website at www.lakeforestschools.org.

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