Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares for classroom and/or other assigned activities under the direction of the teacher and/or principal.
- Assist the classroom teacher with the instruction and supervision of students during classroom activities.
- Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce new skills initially introduced by the classroom teacher.
- Assist the classroom teacher in devising and implementing strategies for reinforcing skills based on data.
- Maintain anecdotal notes, written observations, and other approved forms of documentation for students when instructed to do so by the classroom teacher.
- Assist with critical daily activities.
- Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with the public and district personnel using tact, courtesy, and good judgment.
- Ability to perform support functions requiring independent judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving in accordance with established policies and regulations.
- Ability to maintain the privacy of sensitive and confidential information.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Perform general clerical duties such as preparation of instructional materials, scoring student work, prepares materials for classroom use, etc.
- Operate a variety of office equipment such as copy machines, computers, and printers.
- Possess language skills including composition, punctuation, spelling and correct usage.
- Attend building meetings and in-service training.
- Maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Is responsible for instructional-based activities:
- understands the typical developmental characteristics of the age group and exceptional students
- is familiar with the teaching strategy the teacher wants to be used
- is able to provide reinforces in the way the teacher has planned
- is aware of students' strengths and weaknesses
- provides the teacher with feedback on the success/failure of an understanding of the students' skills and knowledge
- follows lesson plans developed by the certified staff member
- clarifies directions and procedures
- uses spoken/written/sign language and vocabulary that are clear and age-appropriate
- asks questions of high quality, with adequate wait time for the student to respond
- promotes classroom interaction
- assists individual students or small groups with tasks
- engages all students in discussion and encourages students to formulate questions
- links content to students' prior knowledge and experience
- works with a variety of instructional grouping patterns to foster students engagement in learning
- uses a variety of instructional strategies to meet the variety of learner needs
- provides feedback in a timely manner and specific to the learner
- helps assess student progress through observing and recording data
- Is responsible for one or more students with specific medical needs:
- may assist with toileting, which may include diapering and/or assisting students in any stage of the toileting process
- may assist with feeding, including g-tube feeding
- may catheterize
- may need to lift students and position them
Is responsible for monitoring a student's behavior under the direction of the supervising teacher:
- establishes a positive working relationship with the student
- monitors appropriate physical behavior
- monitors appropriate on-task behavior
- charts behavior data
- implements and follows any Behavior Management Plans
- keeps the teacher informed of behavior
- follows teacher's lead/guidelines in the implementation of behavior controls
Is responsible for assisting special education students within the general education classroom:
- assists general education teachers with modification of instruction according to the IEPs
- works with small groups and individual students to support general education classroom instruction
- prepares instructional materials
- assists with the administration of general education assessment
- assists with the implementation of student Behavior Management Plans
- works with small groups and individual students to support classroom instruction
- supports special education students in the general education curriculum in areas in which they have no IEP goals
Salary/Benefits
Salary and benefits as reflected in the 2022-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement - Joliet #86 School Related Personnel Council Aft-Local 604
https://www.joliet86.org/file.aspx?DocumentId=13203
How to Apply
https://joliet86.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
https://joliet86.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx