Special Education Teaching Assistants for Central Elementary School

Qualifications: Hold a valid State of Illinois teaching certificate (preferred), substitute certificate or NCLBParaprofessional Approval:

• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Ability to visually supervise students, assess situations for safety concerns
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decision regarding the safety and welfare of students
• Ability to perform assigned duties and tasks with a minimum of direction
• Ability to maintain effective public, student and co-worker relationships
• Ability to physically move about the school building and playground

Performance Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the teacher, work with student or students to reinforce academic, social-emotional, and functional skills initially introduced by the teacher and/or related services professionals. Establish a positive and supportive relationship with the student(s) which encourages independent functioning rather than dependency. Help students operate and care for equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher. Provide instructional support as directed by the teacher or Learning Behavior Specialist, including distributing and collecting materials, checking assignments, supervising testing, and guiding independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work. Collect student data related to academic and/or behavioral progress as directed. Assist with the supervision of student(s), including during in-school transitions, emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunchtime/recess, trips to the office, nurse, Media Center or field trips. Support student(s) with their self-care skills, including dressing, feeding, mealtime, and toileting, as directed. Provide physical support to students, including positioning, lifting, and physical redirection, as indicated in the I.E.P. and/or directed by certified staff members. Support established classroom and behavior management procedures, including nonviolent crisis intervention procedures. Alert the teacher to any problem or special information about the assigned student(s).Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students. Participate in in-service training programs as assigned, including regular CPI training to maintain certification. Perform other duties that may be assigned by supervisor. Terms of Employment: 184 work days - salary and work year established by the Board of Education and Support Council Agreement. Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Support Council Agreement. 4/2015