Preschool Teacher Aide

Position:
Early Childhood Special Education Aide

Location:

River Forest Public Schools, D90
Starting Date:
Immediately
Salary: $28,290 Prorated based on start date
Benefits: IMRF Pension and Sick leave. If selected, other benefits include medical, dental and life insurance, Roth, 403b and 457 investment options, flex spending, etc.

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with Endorsements (PEL);
  Educator License with Stipulations with a Paraprofessional Educator Endorsement (ELS); or At least 19 years of age with one of the following:
• Associate’s degree or higher
• 60 semester hours of coursework
• High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro
• High School Diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT Workkeys:
  Applied Mathematics/Applied Math (score of
  4), Reading for information/Workplace Documents (score of
  4)
• Successful Pre‑school experience is preferred in regular education or special education.

• Implementing classroom structures and systems, reinforcing classroom lessons & skills.
• Assisting with instruction in small groups and 1:1 settings.
• Facilitating positive peer interactions and relationships.
• Assisting with students' developing executive functioning skills.
• Supervision and support during recess and arrival/dismissal, attending to students' unique personal needs.
• Establishing and maintaining positive, collaborative relationships with all stakeholders in support of creating a positive school community.
• Integrating D90 practices around equity & inclusivity into daily work and relationships with students, families, & colleagues.
• Performing additional duties as assigned by Special Education Case Manager/Teacher, Building Principal, Director of Student Services or Superintendent.

Application:
Apply online trict
90.org.

Internal candidates:
Please submit a resume and letter of interest directly to the school principal.

As an equal opportunity employer, it is the policy of the River Forest Public Schools, District 90, to not discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment. District 90 values a talented and diverse workforce, and will attempt to recruit and hire minority employees.

NOTE: Please do not send hard copies of supporting documentation, i.e. cover letters, resumes, licensure, etc. to River Forest Schools District 90; instead, upload these materials onto the online job application system for proper processing.