Looking for Team Read Teaching Assistant in Illinois

Job title: Team Read Teaching Assistant

Company: Lake Forest Schools

Job description: Lake Forest Elementary School District 67 is seeking a Full-Time Team Read Teaching Assistant at Cherokee Elementary School.



Description: The Team Read Teacher Assistant works closely with the Reading Specialists and supports and delivers reading instruction to small groups of students.



Essential Functions:

Methods/Assessments:

• Works with individual student(s), small groups of students, or the whole class to provide instruction and support of the lessons taught by the teacher.


• Adapts/modifies and implements instruction using the regular education curriculum and/or implements instruction using the modified curriculum when appropriate under the direction of the teacher.


• Assists student(s) with independent assignments/activities, enrichment work, and/or as assigned by the teacher.


• Assists student(s) in any/all classes away from the child's homeroom class when appropriate.


• Observes student(s) behavior and performance, and informs the teacher of any information deemed important.


• Assists the substitute in the absence of the regular teacher. Can, with prior permission from the teacher, serve as the substitute teacher in the absence of the regular teacher.

• Assists the teacher in developing instructional strategies and materials for student use.


• At the discretion of the building administrator, can attend workshops and conferences.

• A current Professional Educator License with Stipulations (PARA)


• A current Professional Educator License (PEL) - preferred

• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior, confidentiality, and professionalism as is expected of certified staff members.


• Possesses the proven ability to work harmoniously and effectively with teachers, students, parents, and district administrators in accomplishing the purposes of the position.

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