Substitute Teacher Assistant

COMPENSATION : $ / day

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Valid Illinois Educator License with Stipulations - Paraprofessional or Professional Educator License or Substitute Teacher License.
• Appropriate verbal and written language skills
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job
• Ability to use basic job-related equipment.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to work well with students and staff
• Ability to regularly lift and / or move up to 30 pounds.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Under the direction of a licensed teacher and / or administrator, the Substitute Teacher Assistant may be assigned to monitor and / or present and reinforce skills with small groups of students or one-on-one; to support students with disabilities by following educational and specific behavioral plans, modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with students and staff; and assisting student by providing for special health care needs. May also assist with presenting lessons, preparing instructional materials, monitoring students in various non-classroom settings and / or assist in the administration of tests.