Position Type:
Support Staff/Educational Associate

Date Posted:
7/31/2019

Location:
District

Date Available:
August 2019

Description:
Bilingual Spanish classroom associate needed for the 2019-20 school year.

Job Summary:
*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:

• Must be Bilingual - Spanish speakingIllinois Professional Educator License, Substitute License, or Paraprofessional License requiredExperience working with children a plus

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

Assignment Period: 10-month school calendar.

Application Procedure:
Apply online.