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Round Lake Area Schools District 116 is Hiring a Long-Term Substitute Teaching Assistant - PreKindergarten Near Round Lake, IL

JobID: 4637

Position Type:
Substitute Teacher

Date Posted:
1/4/2024

Location:
Early Education Center, Round Lake, IL

Date Available:
02/26/2024 JOB SUMMARY:
This position assists certified staff with direct instructional support and the general supervision and management of students.
REQUIREMENTS:
Required: Valid Illinois Paraprofessional Educators License (or Substitute license, PEL, or ELS(TBE)) registered in Lake County
Preferred: Early Childhood teaching assistant experience, and/or experience working with special education students
Preferred: Bilingual (Spanish)
Dates: 02/26/2024 through 05/22/2024
Daily Rate: $150
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of and respect for the diverse backgrounds (cultural, linguistic, environmental) of students and how these characteristics affect the student's life and learning;
2. Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Response to Intervention (RtI);
3. Knowledge of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and Board policies and District procedures;
4. Knowledge of the similarities and differences between cognitive, communicative, physical, social, and emotional needs of students and the factors that influence these different needs;
5. Oral and written communication skills;
6. Interpersonal and social skills;
7. Ability to apply the principles of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Response to Intervention (RtI);
8. Ability to assist and reinforce elements that support a safe, healthy, and effective teaching and learning environment;
9. Ability to assist in adapting instructional strategies and materials according to the needs of the student, under the direction of a teacher;
10. Ability to be sensitive and respectful in communications regarding all children and families, regardless of differences in cultural heritage, lifestyle, values, and home environment;
11. Ability to collect and record performance data on students under the direction of a licensed teacher, while respecting student confidentiality and the laws regarding ethical practices of assessment;
12. Ability to collect objective and accurate information on student behavior to be provided to licensed professionals, as appropriate and directed by a licensed teacher;
13. Ability to draw on knowledge and resources regarding a variety of developmental and age-appropriate instructional methods, techniques, and materials when supporting the instruction of the licensed teacher;
14. Ability to effectively employ a variety of strategies that reinforce positive behavior;
15. Ability to establish and maintain rapport with students;
16. Ability to follow oral and written direction of licensed teachers, seeking clarification as needed;
17. Ability to participate as a member of the educational team when requested to attend conferences with families or primary caregivers, with an understanding of some of the concerns of parents;
18. Ability to prepare and organize materials to support teaching and learning, as directed by a licensed teacher;
19. Ability to reinforce the development of student social skills by using appropriate strategies to modify the environment;
20. Ability to use ethical practices for confidential communication about students;
21. Ability to use strategies that promote the student's independence;
22. Ability to utilize learning styles theory in supporting instructional practices;
23. Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.

Assists students with physical needs (toileting, eating, dressing, lifting required);

Assists the teacher in observing, recording, and charting behavior;

Assists the teacher with crisis problems and behavior management;

Assists with group educational activities that include students on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs);

Carries out tutoring activities designed by the teacher that include students on IEPs;

Confers and plans with teachers related to classroom and/or IEP objectives and/or modifications, and provides documentation;

Maintains classroom (whiteboards, etc.);

Manages students (including those on IEPs);

Monitors supplementary work and independent study that include students on IEPs;

Participates in professional activities and meetings;

Prepares classroom materials including those related to IEPs or modifications/accommodations;

Prepares the classroom environment for learning activities;

Provides assistance with individualized programmed materials;

Supervises children in the hallway, lunchroom, playground, and on field trips;

Supports instruction for individual students (one-on-one or small group), including those on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) under the direction of the supervising teacher;