Transition Pathways Aide TPC

Transition Pathways Aide -  Transition Pathways Center

Overview: The Transition Pathways Teacher Assistant performs duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct assistance to students in instructional and community-based settings under the supervision and guidance of the classroom teacher and/or special education case manager. The Transition Pathways Teaching Assistant assists in carrying out responsibilities related to post-secondary transition planning and servicing for students with special education needs. 

Reports to:  Transition Pathways Coordinator

Employee Status: Educational Support Professional - Direct Paraprofessional

ESP Bargaining Union

Calendar: 184 Teacher Attendance Days, 7:45am - 3:45pm

Qualifications: Education and experience equivalent to high school graduation

Preferable experience in working with children/adolescents with special needs

Illinois Paraprofessional license required

Ability to obtain and maintain a valid non-CDL License for the purpose of transporting students to community activities, vocational sites, etc.

Professional/Personal Characteristics:

• Previous experience in an educational setting preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and time management skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently under varying deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to identify sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Proficient with Google G-Suite, office and phone equipment

Job Responsibilities:

• Following training, complete transition assessments with students and complete data entry related to those assessments in IEPs or other software/programs 
• Support students as a job coach at program-based and community-based worksites in developing pre-vocational employability skills 
• Support students and teacher during in-class instruction 
• Collaborate with team members to actively implement educational plan for students 
• Assist in preparation of lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations 
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods 
• Tutor and assist students individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers 
• Implement administration policies and rules governing students as a professional staff member 
• Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress 
• Implement individualized plans under case manager’s supervision, including the collection of student progress data
• Additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor

Application Process: Candidates will be selected by Administration based on above criteria

For internal postings see internal communication of posting for application process

Visit our website at www.d128.org for application information

District 128 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $23 - $23