Early Childhood Program Teaching Assistant

Urbana School District #116 TITLE: Early Childhood Program Teaching Assistant LOCATION: Urbana Early Childhood School SUPERVISOR: Certified Classroom Teacher, Building Principal JOB SUMMARY: Work under the immediate supervision of the assigned teacher and under the general supervision of the principal.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
Be a part of instructional planning in classroom as arranged by classroom teacher.
Participate in debriefing sessions at the end of each session to evaluate the session, record data and to plan for needed changes.
Attend inservice training sessions as required by principal/district.
Assist all students to successfully achieve independence, progress on his/her educational goals and objectives, meet the individual unique needs, engage in positive social interactions with peers.
Implement lesson plans and behavior management procedures developed by the classroom team.
Prepare instructional materials prior to class time and organize them so they are easily accessible.
Organize and maintain orderly classroom centers.
Facilitate instruction in large and small group activities as well as facilitate learning in child directed activities.
Assist with tasks related to food program.
Prepare classroom displays, bulletin boards, arrange for audio visual equipment, etc.
Learn and use language intervention techniques (including sign language whenever necessary) to increase child's language development during all activities and interactions with children.
Play with children in a manner that will contribute to the development of their self-esteem, curiosity and thought processes, in and out of the classroom.
Assist teachers with record keeping.
Maintain knowledge of individual child goals/objectives and family needs as appropriate.
Maintain a high level of professional behavior including keeping confidential records.
Take children to bathroom and assist children with personal care activities as needed.
Be a role model by demonstrating at all times the behavior that is expected of the children.
Assist staff and children to maintain a clean classroom environment, such as clean tables and chairs at the end of the day and put chairs on top of tables in preparation for custodian.
Follow classroom arrangement and procedures for bus arrival and departure.
Follow established procedures for documenting communications between family and school.
Collaborate with classroom and building staff to support all ISBE and district mandates and expectations.
Perform all other duties that are assigned by classroom teacher and principal.
QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION Must meet all requirements for the position as designated by the ISBE, Paraprofessional Certificate or 60 hours of college credit are required.
EXPERIENCE 2 years school-based experience preferred OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Highly organized Excellent communication and collaboration skills Excellent problem-solver Should be able to work with students with a history of behavior or learning problems Proven to work under pressure and can prioritize multiple tasks TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Student Contact Days EVALUATION: To be completed as per PNS by principal with input from the classroom teacher.
START DATE: As soon as possible NOTE: This is a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER REVISED: March, 2017