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Educational Associate / Teacher Aide / Paraprofessional

Employer
Glenview School District 34
Location
Glenview, IL, US
Salary
Competitive
Position Type:
Support Staff/Educational Associate

Date Posted:
10/6/2020

Location:
District

Date Available:
ASAP

DESCRIPTION

Educational Associates (Teacher Aides/Paraprofessionals) needed for the 2020-21 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 classesMonitor students' behaviorMaintain confidentialityCommunicate with classroom teacher and/or special education teacherDocumentation 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 basisAssist in the periodic (formal and informal) assessment of studentsSupervise students during lunch, recess, and/or before or after school as directed by supervisor or building administratorAssist in the organization and duplication of materialsWhen 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 dayOther 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 requiredBachelor's degree or higher preferred
    One 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 supervisionKnowledge 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.

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