Addison Trail High School
Teacher Assistant- ACHIEVE FIT Program
Available Immediately
Title TEACHER AIDE ACHIEVE
Reports To Department Chair Assistant Principal
Duration 10 Months
Purpose Statement The job of Teacher Aide Achieve is done for the purposes of providing support to the instructional program within the Achieve program with specific responsibility for improving students success in basic academics reading language andor math assisting students by modeling the skills necessary to perform assignments.
Essential Functions Adapts classroom activities assignments andor materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
Administers tests homework assignments make-up work etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.
Communicates with supervising instructional staff and PPS staff for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress andor implementing IEP objectives.
Enforces rules and discipline e.g. monitoring electronic use etc. for the purpose of maintaining order in the classroom and providing an environment that is distraction free.
Guides students in personal interactions andor specific student issues for the purpose ofdeveloping interpersonal skills and problem solving strategies.
Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher behavioral plans designed by the IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting andor reinforcing learning concepts.
Responds to emergency situations e.g. injured student fights etc. for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns andor directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
Supervises student performance for the purpose of monitoring progress and completion.
Supports classroom teachers and other school personnel for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of curriculum and teaching methodologies.
Other Functions Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring andor conveying information relative to job functions.
Maintains instructional materials andor manual and electronic files and records e.g. student files etc. for the purpose of ensuring availability of items providing written reference providing a safe learning environment andor meeting mandated requirements.
Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students e.g. accidents fights inappropriate social behavior violations of rules safety conditions etc. for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional andor administrative personnel.
Job Requirements Minimum Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill andor ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills Knowledge and Abilities SKILLS are required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include adhering to safety practiced operating standard office equipment including computers and pertinent software applications preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include concepts of grammar and punctuation age appropriate activities safety standards.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities gather andor collate data and use basic job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others. Problem solving is required to identify issues. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include consistently attending work adapting to changing work priorities communicating with diverse groups maintaining confidentiality working as part of a team and working with frequent interruptions.
Responsibility Responsibilities include working under direct supervision guiding others. Demonstrate professional work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills to promote a positive image of District 88. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization&rsquos services.
Working Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands occasional lifting carrying pushing andor pulling some stooping kneeling crouching andor crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 39 sitting 31 walking and 30 standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a clean atmosphere.
Education High school diploma or equivalent.
Licenses Educator License with Stipulations – Paraprofessional endorsement or higher
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Salary 25-26 SYELS PARA and or Substitute License 18.95 PEL Vocational Aide 20.48 Full Time 7.75 hours per day
Medical and dental benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Contributions to a defined pension plan IMRF
Oneof the following items is required for all teacher aide positions Illinois Professional Educator License with a Paraprofessional Endorsement Illinois Professional Educator License Illinois Substitute License