(.50 FTE) Kindergarten Dual Language Paraprofessional (mornings)

Posted: Continuous 2012-08-16
Available: 2012-2013 school year Closes: until filled
Red Oak School
 

The mission of North Shore School District 112, a community partnership committed to a world-class education, is to nurture every child to become an inspired learner, a well-rounded individual and contributing member of a global community by striving for excellence within an environment that fosters innovation, respect, engagement and intellectual inquiry.



Description:
Teacher Assistants work under the supervision of a certified staff member for the purpose of assisting a teacher, classroom, department, or program which is in need of additional help due to special circumstances, such as class size, disabilities of students, the need to manage records, supplies, or instructional materials.

Job Summary:
1. Participate in training and inservice activities as assigned. 2. Maintain confidentiality of information about students. 3. See to the personal safety of students supervised. 4. Fulfill the plans of the supervising certificated personnel, under direct supervision. 5. Promptly report any problems or other pertinent information to the supervising teacher, building Principal, or other relevant certified personnel. 6. Provide individual and small group instruction. 7. Supervise students in a variety of settings, including before and after school, at lunch and on field trips. 8. Manage and maintain records, materials, and equipment. 9. Attend to physical needs of students. 10. Work with volunteers. 11. Operate and do minor maintenance on computers and other instructional equipment. 12. Type and duplicate materials, and do similar clerical tasks. 13. Assess assignments. 14. Assist in preparing lessons. 15. Participate in staffings and parent conferences. 16. Contact parents as requested by the supervising employee. 17. Assist substitute teachers. 18. Perform such other related duties as the assigned teacher or the administration may request.

Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree preferred; must hold or be eligible for the state paraprofessional approval
• Highly positive attitude with excellent work habits Ability to work cooperatively and pleasantly with others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for children
• Interest in and enthusiasm for the position and education in general
• Appreciation of cultural diversity
• Ability to speak Spanish fluently
• Knowledge of computers and technology helpful


Working Conditions:
Salary: $14.93 per hour plus excellent benefits including single health and dental insurance paid for by the Board of Education, IMRF Retirement Pension Service Credit, paid sick, personal, and bereavement leave, and other benefits in a 7 hour paid work day. 


Application Procedure:
Apply on line by completing the on line application and uploading support materials.
NO CALLS - NO EMAIL

Selection Procedure:
The principal will review on line applications and supporting materials and the principal will call individuals in for interviews. After initial interviews, candidates meet with the Executive Director for Personnel Services who may recommend the individual for hire by the Board of Education.

North Shore School District 112


1936 Green Bay Rd.
Highland Park, IL 60035
Suburban · Public

Please visit: http://prezi.com/13817/ North Shore School District 112 Located off the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan just 25 miles north of downtown Chicago, we are a public elementary district with eleven distinguished schools. Our proud tradition of providing excellence in education for the communities of Highland Park, Highwood and Fort Sheridan began more than one hundred years ago. Today, there are more than 4,400 students in our district, served by approximately 620 staff members. Salary: $39,507 - $103,062 plus excellent benefits including full individual health and dental insurance paid for by the Board of Education, TRS Retirement Pension Service Credit, paid sick, personal, religious and bereavement leave, and other benefits. Apply on line by completing the on line application and uploading support materials. Selection Procedure: The principal and/or selection team will review on line applications and supporting materials and the principal and/or selection team will call individuals in for interviews. After initial interviews, candidates meet with the Assistant Superintendent for Personnel Services who may recommend the individual for hire by the Board of Education.

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