Position Type:
Support Staff/Educational Associate

Date Posted:
10/12/2021

Location:
District

Date Available:
Fall 2021

DESCRIPTION

Educational Associates (Teacher Aides/Paraprofessionals) needed for the 2021-22 school year.
Associate roles might be specified as Special Education Associates, One to One Special Education Associates, Building Associates, Reading Associates, ELL Associates, Bilingual Associates, Educational Life Skills Associates, and Early Childhood Associates, among others.

PURPOSE: To work with staff to provide support for students in the educational process and contribute positively to the school community.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This position is directed on a daily basis by a supervising teacher or staff member. Educational Associates are evaluated annually by a building administrator with input from the supervising teacher or staff member.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist students with daily lessons, projects and homework on an individual or small group basis in subject areas: reading language arts, English as a second language, remedial math, technology, and/or special education classes
• Monitor students' behavior
• Maintain confidentiality
• Communicate with classroom teacher and/or special education teacher
• Documentation of student progress as directed by the supervisor. May include providing or gathering input for reports to parents, therapists, and/or other staff on a daily, weekly and/or monthly basis
• Assist in the periodic (formal and informal) assessment of students
• Supervise students during lunch, recess, and/or before or after school as directed by supervisor or building administrator
• Assist in the organization and duplication of materials
• When need arises, educational associates, meeting the State of Illinois substitute certification requirements, may be asked to serve temporarily in the capacity of a substitute teacher for a full or half day
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Illinois Paraprofessional License, Substitute Teaching License, or Professional Educator License
  • Associate's degree or a minimum of 60 hours of college credit required
  • Bachelor's degree or higher preferred
• One year experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Student-centered
• Experience working with children helpful, evidence of patience and flexibility
• Strong computer skills for related assignments
• Ability to honor confidential information
• Ability to work collaboratively with others with a minimum of supervision
• Knowledge of second language for ELL or Bilingual position

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: School Year (10-months)

This position requires the physical ability to work with students and safely monitor their activities in classrooms, learning centers, cafeterias, playgrounds, etx. which might include sitting on the floor, using gym equipment, climbing steps and ladders, pushing student wheelchairs, and lifting/transferring students.

Application Procedure:
Complete online application.