Teacher's Aide

TEACHER AIDE/CARE AIDE

Job Description

The Care Aide is responsible for carrying out therapeutic programs as set forth by the classroom teacher. He or she is directly responsible to the classroom teacher.

Growth

The employee seeks ways to improve work skills. He/She shows initiative by addressing job problems as they occur.

Efficiency

The employee can be relied upon to complete job duties. He/She demonstrates capacity to make reasonable sound decisions and exercises sound judgement. The employee maintains good attendance and punctuality to work and meetings.

Quality

The employee strives to complete job duties neatly and correctly. He/She strives to improve satisfaction and outcomes. Temperament allows for consistent and effective job performance.

Employee Partnership

The employee understands and follows lines of authority/chain of command. He/She acts as a cooperative team member. The employee accepts supervision and feedback. The employee maintains professionalism when representing the agency.

Agency Responsibilities:

*Attend all staff meetings, and in-service training sessions as directed by the Executive

Director.

*Comply with agency personnel policies and other duties/directives as assigned.

School Responsibilities

*Assist children in arrival at school and departure from school, i.e. loading/unloading

buses, checking school bags, removing coats, etc.

*Participate in supervising large group activities as directed by classroom teacher.

*Assist in lifting and carrying of students who weigh up to 150 pounds.

*Assist in preparing the classroom for any activities scheduled (cook day, decorating

bulletin boards, walls, art projects, etc.)

*Assist in cleaning and disinfecting the room on a daily basis.

*Assist in preparing charts on a monthly/weekly basis (potty charts, changing diapers,

depending on individual needs of the student.

*Assist children in toileting needs, i.e. placing on potty, changing diapers, depending on

individual needs of the student.

*Assist children as needed during snacks and lunches.

*Assist students in all areas of self-help and functioning living skills.

*Maintain confidentiality

*Develop, secure and maintain materials as assigned by classroom teacher.

*All other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Education: 30 hours of college credit DESIRED, High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Experience:

Technical - None

Conditions of Employment:

Successful completion of the following screens and checks:

Child Abuse & Neglect Tracking System (CANTS)

Drug/Alcohol Screening

Health Care Worker Registry

HHS Office of Inspector General

IL State Police Child Murder and Violent Offender

IL Department of Corrections Sex Registrant

IL Sex Offenders Registry

IL Dept of Corrections Inmate Search

IL Dept of Corrections Wanted Fugitives

National Sex Offender Public Registry

IDPH or Regional Office of Education Fingerprint Background Check FBI & ISP

Reference Check

TB Test

Physical (within 90 days)

Use of Personal Vehicle (may include transporting individuals served)

Valid Driver’s License or State ID

Age Category of Individuals Served

Children (3-21 years)

Interpersonal Skills

Requires effective oral and written communication skills with

Individuals served Funding Agencies

Families/guardians/care-givers Social Service/Community Agencies

Co-Workers Healthcare professionals

Surveyors Visitors

Analytic Abilities Required

Gather data

Compile and manage accurate case notes

Physical Effort Required

Independently lift object 30 pounds

Assist in moving, pushing, pulling up to 150 pounds.

Assist in lifting and carrying an individual who weighs up to 150 pounds.

Reach overhead.

Climb steps.

Climb ramps.

Squat/bend/kneel

Sit

Stand

Walk/move about

Hearing in normal range

Near visual acuity (including depth perception, color, field of vision)

Manual dexterity

Motor coordination

Working Conditions

Work Location:

Inside

Outside

Noise:

Fluctuating noise level (classrooms)

Exposure:

Active carriers of Hepatitis “B”

Blood-borne Pathogens

Bodily Fluids

Verbally aggressive individuals

Physically aggressive individuals

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.68 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person