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Program Assistant

Union Status: ESPA Based on the official school calendar. Reports To: Building Administration calendar. Salary: Schedule A Pay Scale Benefits: Board Paid Single Coverage. The Program Assistant provides instructional support work in providing assistance to teachers in the daily management and instruction of students. The employee is responsible for performing clerical and instructional tasks to relieve teachers of routine activities and to help carry out daily classroom activities. The work involves observing and reporting on the behavior and learning of students and closely monitoring the needs of children including basic personal needs and physical help. These professionals reinforce lessons by tutoring individual students or small groups.

The Program Assistant maintains confidentiality in the performance of all assigned duties regarding all aspects of work with children and staff. Assists teachers in providing a well-organized, smooth functioning environment in which all students can take full advantage of the instructional program. Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce instructional material initially introduced by the teacher. Works with individual students or small groups for intervention programming under the direction of certified staff. Attends training and professional development when appropriate. Assists the teacher with non-instructional classroom duties such as snack, restroom, recess, and clothing routines. Helps prepare and distribute lesson materials. Assists in monitoring student progress and report concerns to teacher(s). Assists the teacher in keeping the classroom neat and orderly. Assists the teacher in preparing and arranging bulletin boards. Assists with supervision of students in and out of the classroom. Assists with preparing and maintaining student records when requested. Assists teachers and students with technology. Assists with escorting and supervising students within and outside the school to special area classes, recess, field trips, etc. Participates in collaborative planning for instruction with classroom teacher(s). Assists the teacher in preparing the classroom for the opening of school and in storing materials and getting the classroom ready for closing of school. Demonstrates cooperation, openness for growth, and willingness to contribute as a productive team member. Performs clerical duties for teacher when necessary. Monitors student progress by checking work in progress, making corrections and reporting results to the teacher. Assists in organizing and maintaining classroom materials. Prepares center projects and sets up weekly center areas. Corrects and grades papers, supervises testing and makeup work. Substitute Teach as needed (for employees who meet ISBE requirements to substitute teach). Monitors and ensures appropriate student behavior. Checks and responds to District email at a minimum of once daily.

Have the ability to work from home, in the event work from home is provided by the district, including the ability to access WIFI. Additional job requirements include supervision of students both indoor and outdoor, such as to/from the bus each day and/or lunch/recess assistance resulting in exposure to all weather conditions. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Strong organizational skills. Understanding, patience, emotional stability and a positive attitude for working with children. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Education, Credentials and/or Experience: Must possess a minimum of a Paraprofessional License or Substitute Teaching License through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). Paraprofessional approval from the Illinois State Board of Education. Prior school experience a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to a minimum of 20 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee occasionally types using a keyboard. In the work environment, the employee is regularly exposed to video display and works in a classroom environment. Occasional opportunities may be available for work in the evening or on weekends. The employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee will have contact with the public which requires appropriate demeanor and apparel. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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