4th-5th Grade Instructional Teacher Assistant

4th-5th Grade Instructional Teacher Assistant

Join to apply for the 4th-5th Grade Instructional Teacher Assistant role at Oak Park Elementary District 97
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Reports To: Building Administration & Core Instruction Administration

Primary Reporting

Location:

[School unspecified]

Level: Elementary: K-5

Compensation: In accordance with Oak Park Teachers' Assistants Association

• The ideal team member inspires excellence, fosters collective responsibility for student success, champions the district’s vision, and drives forward-thinking, innovative practices.
• Stewards public trust and resources with fiscal responsibility and ethical transparency.
• Demonstrates relentless commitment to student success, ensuring equitable outcomes for all learners.
• Organizes and empowers collaborative teams, valuing interdependence across departments and schools.
• Fosters a culture of care, learning, and service grounded in authentic engagement with students, families, staff, and community members.
• Models integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality as a role model for ethical conduct.
• Thrives in a culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse environment, showing passion for inclusive practices and building belonging.
• Seeks and embraces feedback, especially when it challenges growth.
• Understands the intersection of leadership, learning, and equity, aligning work to dismantle systemic barriers.
• Courageously addresses unprofessional behavior, holding self and others accountable to high standards.

The Teacher Assistant position supports student learning by providing support to the student(s) and teacher in the classroom. Key responsibilities include supervision of students, implementation of prescribed programs, maintenance of records, and use of instructional tools to support the educational program.

As a key member of the district’s teacher assistant team, the teacher assistant will interact with students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members and will demonstrate alignment with the district’s equity commitments.

• Instructional and Academic Support: Provide academic and instructional support to students individually, in small groups, or in full classroom settings; support core subjects; assist in implementing instructional modifications and interventions; prepare instructional materials and technology; collect data and chart student progress.
• Student Supervision and Behavioral Support: Supervise students during arrival, departure, lunch, recess, and other non-instructional times; guide acquisition of social skills; implement behavioral management systems; provide positive reinforcement; redirect inappropriate behaviors; maintain a safe, respectful, and peaceful environment.
• Professionalism and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Maintain a positive, professional, respectful atmosphere; demonstrate ethical behavior and confidentiality; collaborate with teachers and team members to create schedules and support plans; communicate with parents only as directed; participate in professional development; utilize time effectively and follow communication procedures.

• Effective instructional support strategies for individuals and small groups.
• Basic academic concepts in core subjects.
• Behavioral management techniques and positive reinforcement methods.
• District and school policies regarding confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Ability to maintain a safe, respectful, confidential learning environment.

• Assisting students with instructional materials, technology, and equipment.
• Providing academic support in reading, writing, and math under teacher direction.
• Supervising students during school activities.
• Redirecting student behavior and providing positive guidance.
• Collecting and documenting academic and behavioral data.

• Implement instructional modifications and interventions.
• Collaborate effectively with teachers and staff.
• Communicate professionally with students, staff, and parents.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Participate in professional development to enhance skills.

• Illinois Paraprofessional License (required).
• Associate’s Degree (preferred).
• Illinois Professional Educator License.
• Illinois Substitute Teacher License.

Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Applications are currently being accepted via our district website. For questions, contact district
97hr.