Classroom Assistant

Classroom Assistant

Essential Function:
Classroom assistants will be responsible for implementing educational programs, behavior intervention plans, teaching daily life skills, shadowing students in small group settings. A classroom assistant is dedicated in facilitating individualized student goals in the school while simultaneously decreasing maladaptive and dependent behaviors. Position exercises discretion and within well-defined guidelines, practices, procedures and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Monitor and track student behavior as specified on their individualized education program and behavior intervention plans
• Assist in implementation of Professional Crisis Management
• Provide assistance with and create individualized program materials
• Assist with group educational activities that include student IEP's
• Conferring and planning with teachers related to IEP objectives and/or modifications, and providing documentation
• Assist the teacher with implementation of daily lesson plans
• Employ verbal and physical intervention techniques approved by TBS when students become a danger to themselves or others
• Preparation of the classroom environment for learning activities
• Assisting students with physical needs (toileting, eating…)
• Working with audio-visual equipment, computers and/or assistive technology as related to IEP/accommodations & modifications
• Attend training to develop relevant knowledge and skills
• Perform other activities as assigned by classroom supervisors and school administrators
• Must adhere to school rules and regulations and follow department policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school diploma and Paraprofessional License
• Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, speech or related field preferred
• Illinois State Board Education Substitute Teacher License preferred
• Experience in educating children with autism or related disorders preferred