Teaching Assistant - General Education (BH) One Year Only

Compensation: $18.25/hour plus benefits. The hourly rate includes a mandatory 4.5% retirement contribution to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). This position is represented by the Oswego Education Support Professionals Association (OESPA).

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

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and/or monitors small group and one-on-one instruction of students to present, guide, and/or reinforce skills, concepts, and strategies
• Employs a variety of instructional and motivational techniques to encourage student learning and achievement
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all aspects of work with students and other staff
• Maintains and updates records of student progress, attendance, test scores, and/or personal information as requested
• Prepares instructional materials for use in class or "pull-out" small groups
• Prepares supplies, materials, and equipment for lessons
• Participates in all meetings and professional development activities as assigned by the building or district administrator
• May substitute for fellow workers as needed on a temporary basis, including supporting special education and specialized handling and care of students (toileting, diapering, and feeding)
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in various settings (e.g., classrooms, restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, assemblies, field trips) to maintain a safe and positive learning environment
• Performs before- and after-school and/or lunch and recess supervision as assigned
• Supports and implements District policies and procedures, regulations, and administrative directives
• Adheres to the ethical standards and codes of the profession and to established rules and regulations
• Performs other related duties as directed by the building or district administrator