Educational Assistant (3 positions)
Full Time
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Posted
Job description
- Maintain an effective working relationship with classroom teachers and special education staff to implement goals, modifications and adaptations (provided by certified teacher) for each student while reinforcing learned skills.
- Model, positively reinforce and assist in shaping desired student behaviors in accordance with the student's individualized educational plan.
- Assist with establishing and maintaining appropriate classroom routines for all students under the guidance of the classroom teacher and/or case manager. • Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments in order to present or reinforce learning concepts.
- Assist teacher/case manager with data collection on students' behavior and/or performance.
- Monitor and assist with student movement throughout the building during transitions.
- Monitor and assist with student movement and behavior while on field trips.
- Assist students with daily activities that they are unable to perform for themselves.
- Assemble, sanitize (when necessary) and prepare needed materials for students.
- Assist students with appropriate technology and its effective use.
- Confer with teacher on progress of students and seek clarification where direction may be unspecified or unclear.
- Monitor students at arrival and departure times; escort them to and from school bus or personal vehicle.
- Supervise and assist students during lunch program-both while eating and then during remaining free time.
- Other functions may be assigned.
- Analytical - Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
- Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
- Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
- Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relation; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts
- Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed. .
- Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
- Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
- Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information.
- Conflict Resolution - Maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control.
- Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
- Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
- Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; supports organization's goals and values.
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Achievement Focus -Measures self against standard of excellence.
- Personal Appearance -Dresses appropriately for position; keeps self well groomed. Attendance/Punctuality -Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
- Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions.
- Initiative - Volunteers readily; asks for and offers help when needed.
- Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work. Judgement - Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
- Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
- Quality -Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Quantity - Completes work in timely manner.
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions .
JobID: 6422
Position Type:
Support Staff/Educational Assistant
Support Staff/Educational Assistant
Date Posted:
5/4/2023
5/4/2023
Location:
Field Elementary School
(High-Needs School)
Field Elementary School has a few openings for full time educational assistants (6.5 hours a day). We are looking for student centered people willing to support our students in growing in their academic, social, and emotional development.
Field Elementary School
(High-Needs School)
Certificates, Licenses. Registrations
At a minimum, employee must hold and maintain a PARA License (Paraprofessional Educator) or equivalent through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
(information for this licensure can be found online https://www.isbe.net/Pages/paraprofessional-educator.aspx)
Summary
Performs any combination of the following instructional duties in order to assist students in a special education classroom or environment. These duties are initiated and supervised by the classroom teacher and/or case manager and include working with other students in need of assistance when the needs of the primarily assigned student have been met.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities. (Supervisory here refers to employee supervision, not student supervision)
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
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