Essential Function: Classroom assistants will be responsible for implementing educational programs, behavior intervention plans, teaching daily life skills, shadowing student(s) in small group settings. A classroom assistant is dedicated in facilitating individualized student goals in the school while simultaneous decreasing maladaptive and dependent behaviors. Position exercises discretion within well-defined guidelines, practices, procedures and confidentiality. Position reports to Classroom Teacher and Principal.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Monitor and track student behavior as specified on their individualized education program and behavior intervention plans
• Assist in implementation of Professional Crisis Management
• Provide assistance with and create individualized program materials.
• Assist with group educational activities that include student IEP’s.
• Conferring and planning with teachers related to IEP objectives and/or modifications, and providing documentation. 
• Assist the teacher with implementation of daily lesson plans
• Employ verbal and physical intervention techniques approved by WK when student becomes a danger to themselves or others
• Preparation of the classroom environment for learning activities.
• Assisting student with physical needs (toileting, eating…).
• Working with audio-visual equipment, computers and/or assistive technology as related to IEP/accommodations & modifications.
• Attend training to develop relevant knowledge and skills.
• Perform other activities as assigned by classroom supervisors and school administrators 
• Must adhere to school rules and regulations and follow department policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to bend and kneel
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma and Paraprofessional License
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, speech or related field preferred
• Illinois State Board Education Substitute Teacher License preferred 
• Experience in educating children with autism or related disorders preferred