Looking for 5 DSS Teaching Assistant in Illinois

Job title: 5 DSS Teaching Assistant
Company: Lake County Schools
Job description: Lake Forest Elementary School District 67 is seeking a 0.5 DSS Teacher Assistant at Everett Elementary School for the 2023-2024 school year.

Description: The teacher assistant will assist the teachers and school with various assigned duties including classroom work, supervision of student(s) (e.g. bus, lunch, playground, assemblies, etc.) and other duties assigned by the building administrator.

Qualifications:
Education, Experience, and Licensure (required and preferred)

Holds teacher or teacher aide certification in Illinois (only high school diploma); is in good health as proven by physical examination; passes police and hospital test as designated by the district.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Maintains a high level of ethical behavior, confidentiality, and professionalism as is expected of certified staff members.

Possesses the proven ability to work harmoniously and effectively with teachers, students, parents, and district administrators in accomplishing the purposes of the position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Methods/Assessments:

Works with individual student(s), small groups of students, or the whole class to provide instruction and support of the lessons taught by the teacher.

Adapts/modifies and implements instruction using the regular education curriculum and/or implements instruction using the modified curriculum when appropriate under the direction of the teacher.

Assists student(s) with independent assignments/activities, enrichment work, and/or as assigned by the teacher.

Assists student(s) in any/all classes away from the child?s homeroom class when appropriate.

Observes student(s) behavior and performance, and informs the teacher of any information deemed important.

Observes student(s)?s behavior and performance, and informs the teacher of any information deemed important.

Assists the substitute in the absence of the regular teacher. Can, with prior permission from the teacher, serve as the substitute teacher in the absence of the regular teacher.

Serves as a substitute teacher for other teachers should the need arise.

Assists student(s) in any/all classes away from the child?s homeroom class when appropriate

Planning/Preparation Knowledge:

Assists the teacher in developing instructional strategies and materials for student use.

At the discretion of the building administrator, can attend workshops and conferences.

Classroom Environment and Management:

Operates and cares for equipment used in the school.

Supervises student(s) at lunch, recess, before and after school for bus arrival and departure, during assemblies, and at other times as assigned by the building administrator.

Performs any other duties assigned by the building administrator.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, the following functions:

Speak, hear and see on a continuous basis.

Document and retrieve information via writing and/or keyboarding.

Be able to stand and walk about continuously for up to 4 hours.

Occasionally be able to lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds.

Crouch or stoop as needed in order to speak to seated students.

Maintain consistent attendance.

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salaries and Benefits:
Lake Forest Schools offer extremely competitive benefits and salaries.

Application Procedure: .

To learn more about Lake Forest School District 67, visit our website at .
Any questions about the DSS TA position should email Renee Fitzsimmons ([email protected])

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