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    Early Childhood Teaching Assistant JobID: 21647
  • Position Type:
      Licensed: Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant/Teacher Aide/Paraprofessional

  • Date Posted:
      6/20/2024

  • Location:
      Urbana Early Childhood School

  • Date Available:
      08/13/2024

  • District:
      Urbana School District 116
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    Urbana School District's job postings are hosted on a separate website.
    To apply to this position, visit this link:APPLY USD 116
     

     

     

    JOBSUMMARY: Work under the immediate supervision of the assigned teacher and under the general supervision of the principal.

     

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform thisjobsuccessfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

     
    • Be a part of instructional planning in classroom as arranged by classroom teacher.
    • Participate in debriefing sessions at the end of each session to evaluate the session, record data and to plan for needed changes.
    • Attend inservice training sessions as required by principal/district.
    • Assist all students to successfully achieve independence, progress on his/her educational goals and objectives, meet the individual unique needs, engage in positive social interactions with peers.
    • Implement lesson plans and behavior management procedures developed by the classroom team.
    • Prepare instructional materials prior to class time and organize them so they are easily accessible.
    • Organize and maintain orderly classroom centers.
    • Facilitate instruction in large and small group activities as well as facilitate learning in child directed activities.
    • Assist with tasks related to food program.
    • Prepare classroom displays, bulletin boards, arrange for audio visual equipment, etc.
    • Learn and use language intervention techniques (including sign language whenever necessary) to increase child's language development during all activities and interactions with children.
    • Play with children in a manner that will contribute to the development of their self-esteem, curiosity and thought processes, in and out of the classroom.
    • Assist teachers with record keeping.
    • Maintain knowledge of individual child goals/objectives and family needs as appropriate.
    • Maintain a high level of professional behavior including keeping confidential records.
    • Take children to bathroom and assist children with personal care activities as needed.
    • Be a role model by demonstrating at all times the behavior that is expected of the children.
    • Assist staff and children to maintain a clean classroom environment, such as clean tables and chairs at the end of the day and put chairs on top of tables in preparation for custodian.  
    • Follow classroom arrangement and procedures for bus arrival and departure.
    • Follow established procedures for documenting communications between family and school.
    • Collaborate with classroom and building staff to support all ISBE and district mandates and expectations.  
    • Perform all other duties that are assigned by classroom teacher and principal.
     

    QUALIFICATIONS:

     

     EDUCATION  

     
    • Must meet all requirements for the position as designated by the ISBE, Paraprofessional Certificate or 60 hours of college credit are required.
     

    EXPERIENCE

     
    • 2 years school-based experience preferred
     

    OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

     
    • Highly organized
    • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
    • Excellent problem-solver
    • Should be able to work with students with a history of behavior or learning problems
    • Proven to work under pressure and can prioritize multiple tasks 
     

    TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Student Contact Days

     


    EVALUATION: To be completed as per PNS by principal with input from the classroom teacher.

     

    START DATE:  August 13, 2024

      
    Urbana School District's job postings are hosted on a separate website.
    To apply to this position, visit this link:APPLY USD 116
     

     









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