Instructional Assistant X2 at Indian Prairie School District 204

1.  Reinforce learning concepts and assist students in meeting or exceeding their academic goals and grade level standards.
2. Adapt and implement, under the supervision of licensed staff, lessons for the purpose of providing differentiated support to all students.
3. Work with individual students or small groups of students to assist in the growth of academic skills.
4. Assist in technology infused lessons.
5. Administer student assessments under the direction of licensed staff.
6. Keep accurate records for Title I.
7. Attend meetings and in-service training sessions as needed relative to job functions.
8. Use personal computer and general office equipment.  Demonstrate proficiency using the technology and computer-based programs provided by the District. Use these programs to effectively manage and organize files, communication, records and databases.

1. Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to communicate with students and staff and to assist students with instruction.
2. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform basic arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
3. Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).  Demonstrate proficiency using the technology and computer-based programs provided by the District. Use these programs to effectively manage and organize files, communication, records and databases.
4. Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and is sensitive to individual differences.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
6. Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
7. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
8. Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations and adapt in response to changing conditions.
9. Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
10. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
11. Ability to work independently, stay on-task, multi-task and take responsibility to complete assigned projects in a timely and efficient manner.

1. Employee is regularly required to see, speak and hear; frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb, climb stairs or balance, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
2. Employee must be able to push, pull, lift or carry up to 50 lbs.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE:
Valid Illinois Educator License with Stipulations (Paraprofessional) required.
 
EQUIPMENT:
1. Use general office equipment. 
2. Use personal computers.
3.  May need to operate adaptive equipment.
 
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work in standard school building environment.
Work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Rate of pay: $16.00/hour

Working Conditions: Elementary School

Selection Procedure: Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator.