Special Education Associate - Full-Time - Long Term Sub Assignment en Winnetka Public Schools

Crow Island Elementary School (K-4) has an immediate opening for a full-time Special Education Associate (long term sub assignment).

JOB TITLE:  Classroom Special Education Associate

LOCATION:  Crow Island School

CHARACTERISTICS: Classroom and/or special education based student and program support

REPORTS TO:  Building Principal

EVALUATION:  Building Principal

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

 Provides assistance to students and teachers in the general education and/or special services environments 

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Follow the directives of the lead teacher(s)

• Work with individual students, small groups, or whole class of students to reinforce and enrich learning  

• Deliver interventions in the Response to Intervention (RtI) model under the direction of the lead teacher

• Communicate effectively with children and adults

• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing the skills of individual students based on their needs, special skills, or abilities

• Support established classroom and behavior management procedures

• Help students operate and care for equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher

• Distribute and collect instructional materials to support the instructional program

• Assist with supervision of students 

• Assist students as developmentally appropriate 

• Alert the teacher to any problem or specific information related to an individual student’s needs

• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality 

• Participate in professional development, in-service, and training as required

• Fulfill additional supervision and safety duties as assigned

• Assist in ordering, cataloging, and storing instructional materials

• Perform all other duties as assigned

EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION/LICENSURE/QUALIFICATIONS

1. Valid Illinois Professional Educator’s License.

2. Good organizational/leadership skills.

3. Meets established deadlines.

4. Clearance of FBI Background check and EHR/Faith’s Law required.

5. TB test within 90 days of hire date; Physical Exam within last year of hire date. 

6. Valid First Aid/CPR Cards preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Moderate degree of physical stamina with occasional lifting of 10 to 15 pounds.  Ability to move freely to various locations within office and school settings.  Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and bending.  Frequent repetitive activities including hands, arms, and legs for clerical related work.  Exposure to noise and activity of a school setting.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Compensation based on the Winnetka Professional Agreement.

Daily Rate: $150/day