Duties
ABOUT THE ROLE: The Instructional Teaching Assistant is responsible for maintaining genuine leadership and providing full-time support to the Lead Instructional Teaching Assistant and Special Education Teacher within the classrooms. Ensuring goals are run for students in communication, health, positive behavior, self-reliance, and academics. A commitment to working for a school and not just a classroom.
A TYPICAL DAY FOR YOU AT HH:
- Work with and assist the students both 1:1 or in groups with assignments and tasks.
- Implement strategies as outlined in the student’s IEP and behavior plan.
- Assists with the supervision of students during snack/lunch, physical/sensory activities, bus duty, and community outings.
- Assist the student in daily living and educational tasks, including structured teaching strategies, toileting and feeding if needed.
- Promote communication and social skills.
- Interact with all the students in a therapeutic and positive manner.
- Assist the teacher in preparing the classroom for the next day’s activities by preparing materials, cleaning materials, organizing the room, completing data charts and other tasks as assigned by the teacher.
- Counsel students as needed regarding their progress.
- Guides students in developing positive relationships with peers and adults.
- Notifies the teacher of any concerns regarding the student or team members.
- Other duties as assigned.
Salary/Benefits
SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION:
- On-site position, Monday - Friday
- 37.5 hours per week
- Salary range $20.75 - $22.00/hour (non-exempt).
- Salary based on skills and experience.
- Up to 6% annual bonus potential.
- 403b retirement plan with up to a 4% company match.
HELPING HAND PERKS:
- Traditional medical (BCBS of IL), dental, and vision insurance.
- Supplemental and voluntary benefit options available with employer-paid Group Life/AD&D, STD, and LTD.
- Paid School Break days
- Paid Holidays
- Paid personal days
- Accrued paid sick time
- Team member appreciation events and recognition throughout the year
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Programs
Additional Notes
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- The person in this position needs to occasionally move about to assist clients/students, access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- This position requires team members to work with individuals exhibiting physical aggression; must be comfortable working in periods of crisis and feel comfortable de-escalating individually or as a team.
- Capability to lift and assist students/clients with physical needs; which may require moderate physical exertion.
- The ability to observe details at a close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Consistently position self to maintain files in file cabinets or assist clients/students.
- The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Helping Hand welcomes diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
How to Apply
Please visit helpinghand-il.org and click JOIN OUR TEAM or follow the link to apply below.