Duties

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional

• Assists in the organization of assignments and adaptations of materials
• Follows specific instructional strategies and plans to support student learning and independence
• Assists with individual or small group instruction, as prescribed
• Communicates in an effective and positive manner with colleagues, learners and visitors
• Assists professional in various aspects of implementing instructional/thematic/therapeutic plans
• Facilitates and supports learners in a variety of settings (e.g. general education classes, community based activities, work experience sites, etc.)
• Participates in collection of assessment data and documentation
• Confers with professional on a regular basis regarding learner expectations and outcomes and student/program needs
• Supports learners during transitions between classes and activities
• Assists students with bathroom/hygiene needs
• Assists students on/off the bus
• Assists with playground duties

 

Classroom Management

• Creates and arranges classroom décor to reflect instructional outcomes
• Assists with daily tasks and record-keeping related to student attendance forms, clerical needs, files, inventory, supplies, etc.
• Maintains a neat and orderly learning and work environment
• Facilitates learner use of computers, augmentative systems and various equipment for instructional purposes

 

Staff Roles

• Maintains a high level of confidentiality with respect to work-related and student information
• Demonstrates initiative and continual assessment of personal effectiveness
• Conforms to specific guidelines of assigned program
• Performs specialized functions, requiring certification or additional training, required by a specific program or student (e.g. catheterization, positioning, lifting, physical restraint, feeding)
• Participates in staff development opportunities
• Demonstrates knowledge of first aid and health related/emergency procedures
• Demonstrates professionalism
• Follows procedures and policies established by the Cooperative

 

Professionalism

• Follows policies and procedures of SWCCCASE
• Demonstrates professionalism while setting examples for students
• Demonstrates continual assessment of personal and program effectiveness, responds effectively to feedback
• Actively participates in the evaluation process
• Demonstrates flexibility and is adaptable to change
• Uses judgment appropriately
• Conducts self in appropriate and ethical manner
• Treats others with respect and dignity
• Participates in professional growth activities
• Maintains a clean work area
• Dresses appropriately

 

Communication Skills

• Performs as an integral member of the educational team
• Maintains confidentiality in matters related to this position
• Relates in a helpful, positive, and efficient manner with peers, supervisors, and all those in contact with SWCCCASE

Physical

• Able to lift, push or pull at least 50 lbs.
• Assist with bus duties, regardless of weather conditions
• Accompany students into the pool during swim instruction
• Participate in physical management techniques
• Maneuver a wheelchair
• Accompany students in a van or school bus for community outings and field trips

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Highly Qualified:  Registered Para or Sub License through ISBE
• Experience working with children
• Valid drivers’ license
• Certification in CPR (preferred)

Salary/Benefits

Salary and benefits determined by the Board of Directors of SWCCCASE

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/swcccase/onlineapp/default.aspx

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

Illinois Report Card