Aide - Life Skills Classroom (3321, 3492)

Job TitleThis position is part-time, M-F, 5.75 hrs a day, $16.80/hr FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Building AdministratorPosition Objective: To promote and support a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resources. To provide immediate and direct support to the classroom teacher and student(s) in providing students' instructional programs.Essential Functions:Follows district, building, and classroom policies, procedures, regulations, and attendance standardsStrives to implement the district's philosophy of educational and instructional goals and objectives under the supervision of the classroom teacherWorks with individual students or in small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced by the teacherAssists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual needs, interests, and abilitiesEffectively assists special education and/or regular education teacher(s) with classroom management and instructional processOperates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposesHelps students master instructional objectives assigned by the teacherMonitors student work and assists within the regular classroomAssists with independent study and remedial work as assigned by the teacherChecks notebooks, corrects paper, supervises testing and make-up work, and performs other classroom clerical work as assigned by the teacherAssists with all routines in the classroomServes as the chief source of information and assistance to a substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular classroom teacherMaintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected for classroom teachersParticipates in all in-service training programs, SIP activities, and other professional development activities when approved by administrationIdentifies and assists students without teacher directionSpends a high level of time in direct student contactDiscusses student progress with the classroom teacher at the completion of the day's assigned lessonCollects data for purposes of monitoring student achievement and growthCompetently prepares and/or produces usable materialsCompetently assists with medical procedures and physical/personal problems when requiredCommunicates effectively and maintains appropriate interactions with teachers and all professional staffDemonstrates enthusiasm and initiativeAccepts constructive criticismUses time efficientlyProvide personal hygiene assistance as outlined in students IEP, if applicableAdditional Functions: Other duties as assignedQualifications: State approved education license issued through the Illinois State Board of Education required (PARA, PEL, SUB, ELS-PEDU)Competencies:Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detailExcellent interpersonal communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with staff at all levels, students, parents, and the general publicAbility to interact with children in a positive and nurturing mannerAbility to multi-task while maintaining a calm and professional demeanorAdaptable to different work scenarios and schedules. Able to prioritize efforts in order to achieve a student-focused solutionProficient in standard office software applicationsAbility to collaborate and provide shared leadershipAbility to read, write and speak the English languageAbility to assess and anticipate instructional and supervision tasks neededUnderstanding of school, district, and state rules and regulations regarding school operationsWorking Conditions:Mental Demands: calculating, comparing, evaluation, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and presentingPhysical Demands: bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting for prolonged periods of time, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuityEnvironmental Conditions: The work is performed primarily indoors; however, outside work is required on occasion. Travel between buildings or for community based instruction may be a requirement