Program Assistant – Alternative Education

Job title: Program Assistant – Alternative Education

Company: DuPage Regional Office of Education

Job description: Pay range up to $14.25 per hour, 8 hour day. Paid Holidays and full benefits available.

Summary The responsibility of the Program Assistant – Alternative Education is to work closely with staff in assisting to achieve individual student academic and personal objectives in order to become responsible and successful adults.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties and responsibilities may be assigned)

• Provide assistance with classroom management.
• Provide and promote a welcoming atmosphere of respect for students and adults.
• Attend and participate in student conferences as requested.
• Provide assistance to students with note taking, assignment completion, test taking, study skills.
• Assist with adapting, preparing and copying of materials for specific instructional programs.
• Establish and maintain rapport with students.
• Assist with procedural classroom tasks as needed: monitoring of assignment sheets, attendance, phone calls, office errands, monitoring of calculators, classroom supplies, monitoring proper computer usage.
• Reinforce lessons with individual students or small groups.
• Evaluate assignment packets and assessments and provide teacher assistance in assessing students work as needed.
• Escort students to various locations in the school.
• Provide student assistance during evacuation drills (fire, tornado, crisis, etc.)
• Coordinate weekly behavioral program rewards.
• Assist with maintaining safety of classroom environment.
• Assist educators in implementing classroom/computer lab goals and objectives, classroom procedures.
• Collaborate with educators for student evaluations.
• Monitor students’ homework completion and verify make-up tests.
• Observe and monitor students’ behavior then report and advise instructors on the issues at hand.
• For Spanish-speaking staff, interpret for alternative education staff during the school day including student reviews, phone calls, etc.; interpret for fall and spring parent conferences.
• Keep room organized and properly maintained.
• Provide clerical assistance to classroom teacher as necessary.
• Orient new students to procedures and practices in classroom.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Education, Certification, and Experience

• ISBE license or paraprofessional letter of approval required
• Possess adequate content knowledge (Math, English, Science) to assist high school level students with their coursework.
• Possesses adequate knowledge of computers and computer applications (utilize current technologies)
• Organizational skills, trained in tutoring, CRISS.

Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to perform all of the duties and responsibilities of the position
• Ability to communicate effectively and accurately, both orally and in writing, in English
• Ability to communicate effectively and accurately, both orally and in writing, in Spanish, preferred
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external constituents
• Ability to work independently, stay on task, multi-task, and take responsibility to complete assigned projects and duties in a timely and efficient manner to work successfully in a team environment.

Physical Requirements – while performing job, employee is required to: (F = Frequently O = Occasionally
S = Seldom)
Climb Ladders S Kneel O Lift/Carry
50 lbs. S Push/Pull
50 lbs. S Talk F
Climb Stairs F Lift/Carry under 10 lbs. O Push/Pull under 10 lbs. O See F Twist S
Crawl S Lift/Carry 10-25 lbs. O Push/Pull 10-25 lbs. O Squat O Walk F
Hear F Lift/Carry 25-50 lbs. S Push/Pull 25-50 lbs. S Stoop/Bend O
Work Calendar √ 10 months
Reports to √ Director – Student Services
Compensation √ Paid per the Contractual Agreement with the WCHSSSA (hourly)
Classification √ Non-Certified (covered under the Contractual Agreement with the WCHSSSA)
FLSA Status √ Non-Exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act

APPLICATION PROCESS Please apply here: https://ift.tt/3bxAxbV

Internal applicants should be sure to choose the Internal Applicants section.

APPLICATION DEADLINE Contractual language requires that positions be posted for a minimum of five business days. Positions will be
posted until filled.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Community High School District 94 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

NON-DISCRIMINATION COORDINATOR
Cheryl Moore
Director of Human Resources
157 W. Washington Street
West Chicago, IL 60185
630-876-6216

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

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Expected salary: $14.25 per hour

Location: USA

Job date: Thu, 07 Jan 2021 01:59:58 GMT

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