Position Type:
Support Staff/Educational Associate

Date Posted:
1/12/2018

Location:
District

Date Available:
ASAP

Description:
Early Childhood Special Education Program Associate needed for 2017-18 school year.

Job Summary:
The primary role is to assist in facilitation of a well-organized, smoothly functioning educational environment where students with disabilities can take full advantage of the instructional program, available resource materials, and opportunities for socialization. This includes help with daily lessons, and projects on an individual and/or group basis.
Responsibilities:
*Support curriculum and instruction as outlined by the supervisor (i.e., implement instructional strategies, assist in the preparation of student materials) *Assist supervising teacher with classroom activities and/or behavior management, as directed by the teacher or student services administrator *Work collaboratively with supervisor and team *Build and maintain effective communication *Attend to specific needs of the assigned students which may include transfers, toileting and feeding
*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:

• 60 hours of college credit for all associatesState approval from Illinois State Board of EducationOne year experience preferredExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsStudent CenteredExperience working with children helpful, evidence of patience and flexibilityStrong computer skills for related assignmentsAbility to honor confidential informationAbility to work collaboratively with others with a minimum of supervision
  
  Working Conditions:
  Term of employment: School Year 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.