1.0 FTE INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT IN BEHAVIOR PROGRAM (BEST). $18.06/HR. $2,000 ANNUAL STIPEND - prorated depending upon start

About the role

The BEST program uses a team approach to serve students with disabilities whose social, emotional, and behavioral needs significantly impede their ability to access curriculum exclusively in the general education environment. Programming can include multi-grade grouping and can range from a full self-contained environment to the use of consultative services only.

Responsibilities

• Carry out teacher’s plan for instruction for individual students and/or group work.
• Alert teacher to any problems or information about an individual student.
• Implement strategies designed and assigned by teachers to meet individual differences.
• Prepare materials for individual/group sessions under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Work with individuals/small groups in review, reinforcement, enrichment, and/or expansion of skills and concepts presented.
• Support teacher(s) with the implementation of interventions, accommodations, and modifications to support students’ academic, social, and emotional success.
• Supervise learning groups with teacher’s direction.
• Communicate with the teacher(s) regarding children’s progress, interest levels, or problem areas.
• Review assignments with students, monitor testing and makeup work, organize classwork and homework for the work relevant to the specific students.
• Interact positively with students taking into account individual differences and student needs.
• Utilize confidential and personal information concerning students for professional purposes only, and in accordance with District regulations.
• Assume responsibilities outside the classroom area as related to supervision of students in the school surroundings.
• Assist students with self-help, personal care skills, and health needs as necessary.
• Assist teacher in maintaining classroom discipline and support classroom management as directed by the teacher.
• Work with various forms of media, including technology, as necessary within the job area.
• Participate in planned training sessions or inservice meetings as requested by the principal or teacher.
• Perform other assigned tasks essential to the specific position as requested by the administration.

Qualifications

• Valid Para-Professional license or Professional Educator’s License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Schedule

• Monday: 8:00 am – 2:15 pm
• Tuesday–Friday: 8:00 am – 3:15 pm
• Professional Learning and Collaboration hours as dictated by contract.

Pay

• $18.06 per hour
• $2,000 annual stipend (prorated depending upon start date)

All Instructional Assistant employees are employed under the Downers Grove Educational Support Personnel (DGESP) contract. Compensation and Benefits can be viewed beginning on page 30.