Life Skills Program Assistant - Gold Academy
ReNEW Schools, Decatur, IL, United States
In MSD of Decatur Township, we’re seeking individuals who want to make an significant impact on students’ lives, grow in their practice, and be part of an innovative community of educators.
180 Days
Pay- $17.00/hour
Qualifications
Ability to communicate with staff, students, and visitors
Ability to communicate with supervisor(s) in person and in writing to receive assignments/directions
High School Diploma or General Education Degree
Experience working with Special Needs Students Preferred
May require using sign language
May require sensory interpretation training and student restraint training
May require health related services, supports or adaptations including assisting students with activities and daily living
Physical Requirements
Must be able to perform physical labor without restrictions such as bending, lifting, stooping, and carrying objects
Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
Daily Responsibilities
Assist the classroom teacher(s)
Assist the classroom teacher(s) in the implementation of the individual students’ IEP and Behavior Plans
Support students in general education classes by copying notes, modifying tests and materials, reading quizzes and tests, and conducting study sessions in accordance with the IEP
Assist the classroom teacher(s) with students requiring daily care (for example: toiling, diapering, feeding, etc.)
Monitor student progress in general education classes
Keep the Teacher of Record informed of academic progress and behavioral concerns
Maintain a notebook and/or folders with copies of accommodation pages from the students’ IEP
Maintain a journal or notebook of students’ behaviors for input for a FBA
Assist classroom teacher with student discipline and implementation of individualized behavior support plans
Assist students on and off the bus
Tutor individual students or groups of students
Check students’ work and assist students with make-up work
Provide escort and assistance to students
Assist the classroom teacher with daily supervision of students in the classroom, restroom, during emergency drills, assemblies, free time, recess, and field trips
Alert and inform the classroom teacher of any problems or specific information concerning individual students
Create and copy instructional work
Participate in in-service training programs
Operate audio-visual equipment and computers for instructional purposes
Assist the classroom teacher with student class record keeping
Gather materials requested by the classroom teacher
Supervise students as assigned by the building administrator(s) or classroom teacher(s)
Maintain the same high level of confidentiality on student information, work, and progress
Maintain positive and cooperative relationships with all school personnel at all times
Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities assigned by the classroom teacher and/or building administrator(s)
Operate and use technology (iPad, Computer, Apps, CANVAS, etc.)
It is the policy of the MSD Decatur Township not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9.1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).
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180 Days
Pay- $17.00/hour
Qualifications
Ability to communicate with staff, students, and visitors
Ability to communicate with supervisor(s) in person and in writing to receive assignments/directions
High School Diploma or General Education Degree
Experience working with Special Needs Students Preferred
May require using sign language
May require sensory interpretation training and student restraint training
May require health related services, supports or adaptations including assisting students with activities and daily living
Physical Requirements
Must be able to perform physical labor without restrictions such as bending, lifting, stooping, and carrying objects
Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
Daily Responsibilities
Assist the classroom teacher(s)
Assist the classroom teacher(s) in the implementation of the individual students’ IEP and Behavior Plans
Support students in general education classes by copying notes, modifying tests and materials, reading quizzes and tests, and conducting study sessions in accordance with the IEP
Assist the classroom teacher(s) with students requiring daily care (for example: toiling, diapering, feeding, etc.)
Monitor student progress in general education classes
Keep the Teacher of Record informed of academic progress and behavioral concerns
Maintain a notebook and/or folders with copies of accommodation pages from the students’ IEP
Maintain a journal or notebook of students’ behaviors for input for a FBA
Assist classroom teacher with student discipline and implementation of individualized behavior support plans
Assist students on and off the bus
Tutor individual students or groups of students
Check students’ work and assist students with make-up work
Provide escort and assistance to students
Assist the classroom teacher with daily supervision of students in the classroom, restroom, during emergency drills, assemblies, free time, recess, and field trips
Alert and inform the classroom teacher of any problems or specific information concerning individual students
Create and copy instructional work
Participate in in-service training programs
Operate audio-visual equipment and computers for instructional purposes
Assist the classroom teacher with student class record keeping
Gather materials requested by the classroom teacher
Supervise students as assigned by the building administrator(s) or classroom teacher(s)
Maintain the same high level of confidentiality on student information, work, and progress
Maintain positive and cooperative relationships with all school personnel at all times
Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities assigned by the classroom teacher and/or building administrator(s)
Operate and use technology (iPad, Computer, Apps, CANVAS, etc.)
It is the policy of the MSD Decatur Township not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9.1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).
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