Learning Program (MLP) Teaching Assistant -Elementary School 7 hours per day

Description:
MLP Teaching Assistant needed in a K-6 building to work with special education students. To improve educational outcomes for students and to provide support within all the settings so that all students can actively participate within learning settings as independently as possible.  

Job Summary:

1. Provides relevant feedback with the teacher(s) and related service providers regarding the child's progress, interest levels, or challenges.
2. Assists with the organization and implementation of instructional tasks and materials as directed in order to support learning and the instructional process.
3. Works with individuals and small groups at the teacher's request in review, reinforcement, enrichment, and/or expansion of skills and concepts presented.
4. Record observations of student's behaviors and performance in accordance with the curriculum and the student's IEP goals.
5. Log Medicaid reimbursement strategies.
6. Assists with various tasks such as: door duty, hall duty, recess duty.
7. Participates in in-service training programs as assigned.
8. Utilizes observation, proximity and the prompting hierarchy as directed to maximize student independence.
9. Assists in positive behavior management under the direction of the teacher and team, implementing specific behavior intervention strategies as directed to guide learners in using self-control and self-management strategies which may include physical management.
10. Utilizes confidential and personal information concerning students and staff for professional purposes only, in accordance with District procedures.
11. Assists with self-care needs of students as necessary including feeding, mealtime, toileting, and hygiene needs.
12. Assists with mobility needs of students as needed throughout the school environment, including lifting, transferring, and physically assisting students using individual or team approach as directed by guidelines established by PT and educational team..
13. Provides any assistance needed for successful participation in specials (i.e.: art, PE, music, etc.)
14. Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Must possess a PEL with Paraprofessional Statement of Approval issued by the Illinois  State Board of Education.
2. Certification and qualifications as set by the State Board of Education and the School  Code.
3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find  appropriate. 

Working Conditions:
7 hours per day (8:00 to 3:30 p.m.) Monday-Friday

Salary Range: 
$21.85 - $23.87 per hour dependent upon experience
Competitive benefits 

Application Procedure:
Apply online, uploading your cover letter, resume, and letters of reference within the application.

Selection Procedure:
Appropriate Administrator will review applications and contact selected candidates for interview.