Job Description

DESCRIPTION: Community Consolidated School District 89 is seeking to hire a number of Full-Time General Classroom Aides. This position is five days a week, FTE 1.0. These aides will support the needs of the school District in one of our District schools during the 2020-2021 school year. QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants for this position are required to meet Illinois requirements for paraprofessionals, holding an ELS (PARA) license that is within good standing in the state of IL registered with the DuPage ROE. EMPLOYMENT EXPECTATIONS: It is the vision or aim of CCSD 89 that all of our students learn to the best of their abilities, have strong feelings of self-worth, and enjoy attending school each day. All district 89 employees are expected to maintain high standards in their school relationships, to demonstrate integrity and honesty, to be considerate and cooperative, and to maintain professional relationships with students, parents, staff members and others. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned.)

1. Makes decisions and demonstrates leadership that supports the mission, vision, goals and interests of the district and of students. Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, staff and teacher applicants.
2. Assists teacher in maintaining student discipline and classroom instruction. May escort children to and from various instructional areas or rooms.
3. Assists with set up of classroom and prepares materials for specialized instructional units. Coordinates the use audio-visual equipment and computers for the classroom.
4. Handles reports and related clerical functions with the teacher including daily attendance and student assessment of academic or behavioral progress. Keeps daily logs of student behavior and learning as directed by the classroom teacher.
5. Prepares and/or assists with various curricula; such as physical education, as directed. Evaluates student performance under the supervision of the classroom teacher
6. Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow up learning activity.
7. Serves as a source of information and help to any substitute teacher.
8. Participates in in-service training programs as assigned
9. Advises the classroom teacher or principal immediately of the existence of any problems deemed to warrant prompt attention, advice or intervention.
10. Performs special assignments and other duties as determined by the classroom teacher or school administration.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are considered complete when all required materials are submitted including the following: 1) an on-line application for this position, 2) a letter of interest in this position, 3) a copy of your most recent resume. CCSD 89 uses an online application that is available at www.ccsd89.org. All required documents should be electronically attached to your application. Due to limited resources, applicants should not call the district office at this time. COME JOIN OUR STAFF WHERE WE OFFER A FULL BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: BOARD PAID DENTAL INSURANCE FOR THE EMPLOYEE, BCBS HEALTH BENEFITS, PAID SICK TIME AND MORE.

APPLY HERE: https://www.applitrack.com/GEC/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?internaltransferform.Url=&choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=337&category=Support+Staff