Looking for Team Read Teaching Assistant in Illinois
Job title: Team Read Teaching Assistant
Company: Lake Forest Schools
Job description: Lake Forest Elementary School District 67 is seeking a Full-Time Team Read Teaching Assistant at Cherokee Elementary School.
Description: The Team Read Teacher Assistant works closely with the Reading Specialists and supports and delivers reading instruction to small groups of students.
Essential Functions:
Methods/Assessments:
- Works with individual student(s), small groups of students, or the whole class to provide instruction and support of the lessons taught by the teacher.
- Adapts/modifies and implements instruction using the regular education curriculum and/or implements instruction using the modified curriculum when appropriate under the direction of the teacher.
- Assists student(s) with independent assignments/activities, enrichment work, and/or as assigned by the teacher.
- Assists student(s) in any/all classes away from the child?s homeroom class when appropriate.
- Observes student(s) behavior and performance, and informs the teacher of any information deemed important.
- Assists the substitute in the absence of the regular teacher. Can, with prior permission from the teacher, serve as the substitute teacher in the absence of the regular teacher.
- Assists the teacher in developing instructional strategies and materials for student use.
- At the discretion of the building administrator, can attend workshops and conferences.
- A current Professional Educator License with Stipulations (PARA)
- A current Professional Educator License (PEL) - preferred
- Maintains a high level of ethical behavior, confidentiality, and professionalism as is expected of certified staff members.
- Possesses the proven ability to work harmoniously and effectively with teachers, students, parents, and district administrators in accomplishing the purposes of the position.