Teacher Assistant-Family and Consumer Sciences

Addison Trail High School

Teacher Assistant- FACS

Available:
August 17, 2026

Addison Trail High School is seeking a dedicated Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Aide to support hands-on, career-focused learning in our classrooms and labs. This role assists teachers in preparing materials, maintaining equipment, and providing individualized support to students during instructional activities. The ideal candidate is organized, safety-minded, and enthusiastic about helping students explore technology, engineering, and skilled trades pathways. Join our team in creating an engaging and supportive environment that prepares students for college and career success.

Other Functions

Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.

Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. hallways, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practiced with wood and machine shop tools and equipment, automotive lab, screen printing, photography, pre-school and culinary classes; operating standard office equipment including computers and pertinent software applications - Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Auto Desk Suite;
Microsoft Office Suite; preparing and maintaining accurate records; shopping for culinary/foods/supplies; inventory, costing, verification of record keeping.

KNOWLEDGE is required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: health and safety standards; proficient verbal and written communication; good judgment; takes initiative; manages time well.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others. Problem solving is required to identify issues. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: consistently attending work; adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; working as part of a team;

working with frequent interruptions; reporting/communicating with supervisor and teachers; being flexible semester to semester as daily/weekly needs arise.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include:

working under direct supervision; guiding others. Demonstrate professional work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills to promote a positive image of District 88. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 34% sitting, 33% walking, and 33% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a clean atmosphere.

Education High school diploma or equivalent.

Licenses Educator License with Stipulations - Paraprofessional endorsement or higher

FLSA Status Non-Exempt