Monday, July 21, 2014

Northern Suburban Special Education District seeks Teaching Assistants

Northern Suburban Special Education District Seeks Teaching Assistants

Please Note: If you are interested in a position as a Teaching Assistant at NSSED, you must have Paraprofessional Approval from the Illinois State Board of Education.  To find out more on how to obtain your Paraprofessional Approval please select the following link which will take you to the Lake County Regional Office of Education's website and provides specific steps to take to obtain this approval:  http://www.lake.k12.il.us/roe_teachcert/paraprofessional.htm

Description: The teacher assistant's primary role is to assist in all aspects of the daily instructional program for special education students. The teacher assistant may be responsible for small group instruction under the direct or indirect supervision of the teacher or other person designated by NSSED to direct or supervise teacher assistants. The teacher assistant will participate in activities necessary to maintain classroom integration and to support a child's IEP in all curricula activities which include classroom, community, vocational, recreational/leisure, and domestic domains as directed.

Job Summary: •Assist the teacher in the preparation of materials. •Conduct individual and small group instruction under the direction of the teacher. •Assist in behavior management under the direction of the teacher. •Assist in toileting and feeding under the direction of the teacher. •Participate in team planning meetings, staffing, parent conferences as requested by the teacher. •Participate in in-service programs and professional meetings as requested by the teacher. •Participate in community and vocational instruction within or outside the school facility not to exceed 80% of their working time. •Perform such other duties and services under the supervising teacher's direction as may be related to the smooth functioning of NSSED according to the designated supervisor. •Assist in lifting students who weigh over 50 pounds. •Assist in physical restraint of students for safety of students and others. •Transport students by van or bus in North Shore Academy and ELS Transition Programs as directed (must hold Type B driver’s license). •Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and support personnel to improve services for students. •Any significant change of job duties shall be subject to impact bargaining and shall be considered temporary until such bargaining is completed.

Qualifications:
High School Diploma with some college preferred.
State Paraprofessional Approval (30 or more college hours or pass Paraprofessional Test)


Qualified Applicants should Apply Online

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