Teaching Assistant: School Resource Assistant

Position Objective To enhance student learning by providing individual instruction to students under the guidance of the classroom teacher, to assist in supporting and directing age-appropriate activities of children, to support other staff with assigned activities, and assist in maintaining a clean and safe classroom environment for the students. Qualifications Ability to work effectively and compassionately with students, families, and staff Ability to utilize technology for email communciations, calendar appointments, record keeping, etc. Must hold or be will to acquire substitute teacher license Oral and written fluency in English Spanish or Polish Language skills a plus Terms Of Employment Hours Per Day: 7.0 Start/End Times: 8:30a - 4:00p Compensation: Teaching Assistant - Type 1, $18.96 - $20.21 (Like experience considered) Participates in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension fund (reciprocal pension with TRS) Eligible for paid holidays, time off benefits, and medical/dental insurance benefits Additional Information Pay scale and benefit information may be accessed on the Human Resource webpage (https://www.ccsd59.org/human-resources/)