General Education Kindergarten Teacher Assistant

Co-Taught Kindergarten Shared Teacher Assistant

This position supports student learning by providing support to the student(s) and teacher in the classroom with responsibility for supervising students, implementing prescribed programs, maintaining records, and using instructional tools to support the educational program. The teacher assistant will interact with students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members in alignment with the district’s equity commitments and ensure equity is at the center of services.

Level: Elementary (K-5)
• FLSA:
Non-exempt
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Reports To:

Building Administration & Core Instruction Administration
• Primary Reporting

Location:

Assigned School

• Instructional and Academic Support:
  Provide academic and instructional support to students individually, in small groups, or in full classroom settings under the guidance of a teacher; support core subjects (reading, writing, math); assist in implementing instructional modifications and interventions; prepare and organize instructional materials, technology, and equipment; collect data and chart student progress as directed.
• Student Supervision and Behavioral Support:
  Supervise students during arrival, departure, lunch, recess, and other non-instructional times; guide and support social skills; implement and assist with behavioral management systems and positive reinforcement; redirect inappropriate behaviors; maintain a safe, respectful environment.
• Professionalism and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Maintain a positive, professional, and respectful atmosphere; demonstrate ethical behavior and confidentiality; collaborate with the classroom teacher and team; communicate with parents only as directed; participate in required professional development and school functions; follow conflict resolution procedures.

• Content Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: effective instructional support strategies for individuals and small groups; basic concepts in reading, writing, math; behavioral management techniques; district and school policies on confidentiality and ethics; maintaining a safe environment.

• Assisting with instructional materials, technology, and equipment; providing academic support in reading, writing, and math under teacher direction; supervising during school activities; redirecting behavior; collecting and documenting data.

• Implement instructional modifications and interventions; collaborate with staff to support student success; communicate professionally; maintain confidentiality; participate in professional development.

• Illinois Paraprofessional License (minimally required)
• Associate’s Degree (preferred)
• Illinois Professional Educator License
• Illinois Substitute Teacher License

Illinois Licensure information:

This position requires light work (up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently) with close visual acuity, frequent talking, hearing, walking, standing, and occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Work performed in non-hazardous environments with indoor and outdoor supervision in varying temperatures.

• Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Benefit days: paid sick and personal days
• Retirement: pre-tax retirement plans (e.g. 403b)

• Department:
  Core Instruction
• Bargaining Unit & Classification: OPTAA & Classified
• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industries:
  Education Administration Programs

Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants to apply as we uphold our equity policy and commitments to diversity and belonging.

The mental and physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Apply Through Frontline. Applications are accepted via the district website. For questions, contact district
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We encourage interested applicants to apply as we continue to uplift our equity policy.

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