Reading/Math Paraeducator

Reading/Math Paraeducator Needed for Franklin ElementaryDistrict 41 is in search of a full time special education aide. Successful candidates see the good in all children, work cooperatively with certified staff, and have a strong work ethic. Required Qualifications: Professional Educator License with Stipulations (Parapro) or PEL or Sub License.Application Procedure: Apply online at Selection Procedure: Building Administration will be selecting candidates to interview for this position. Pay and Benefits Information can be found here. Employment Expectations: All District 41 employees are expected to maintain high standards in their school relationships, to demonstrate integrity and honesty, to be considerate and cooperative, and to maintain professional relationships with students, parents, staff members, and others. Union Support Staff employed by the Board to work in District 41 schools are subject to applicable state and federal laws and regulations, the policies and procedures of the Board of Education and the collective bargaining agreement applicable to the support staff. All aforementioned may be amended or modified from time-to-time. In filling a vacancy the district's first concern is to maintain and improve the service it renders to children.Job DescriptionTitle: Reading/Math Assistant GEEA ESP: X AFSCME EXEMPTDepartment: Teaching, Learning, AccountabilityReports To: District Literacy/Math Specialist and Building PrincipalGeneral Responsibilities: The Reading / Math Assistant supports the classroom teacher's efforts to provide a quality reading/math program to students in the classroom. This position reinforces and enriches the reading/math program under the supervision and guidance of the District Literacy/Math Specialist and in consultation with classroom teachers.Essential Job Functions:Provides support for the district reading/math program in consultation with classroom teacher and the District Literacy/Math Specialist.Provides reinforcement and reading/math support to individuals groups of students who have qualified for the district reading program.Administers, scores, and records achievement and diagnostic reading tests recommended by the District Literacy/Math Specialist.Administers pre-assessment test of reading/math skills, prepares relevant lessons plans, selects appropriate reading/math material from the district reading/math program curriculum and teaches the reading/math skills at the appropriate reading level.Conducts fall reading/math program conferences with parents. The fall conference is for the purpose of explaining the district reading/math program (but does not include evaluation of students). Assists with the sharing of results of the end of the year testing.Interfaces with all staff within the school and with the District Literacy/Math Specialist.Knowledge and Skills:Requires knowledge of classroom environment and school curriculum and skill in techniques of teaching reading/math.Must have oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.Requires an understanding of confidentiality.Requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills.Education and Credentialing:Four-year college/university degree required.Current, valid Illinois Teaching Certificate or substitute teaching certificate preferred.Evaluation:Building Principal or Assistant Principal will evaluate annually in conjunction with District Literacy/Math SpecialistWork Year: 10 month.