Teaching Assistant

General Summary: The classroom Teaching Assistant - Music provides assistance to the classroom teacher within all aspects of the academic program. The Teaching Assistant - Music interacts in a daily basis with students, teachers, adjunct faculty, and residential staff and is an integral part of the classroom organization and structure.
Detailed Responsibilities: Assist in the Music Instruction for elementary through high-school aged students; Design, prepare and implement lessons in coordination with the classroom teacher; Communicate effectively with students, staff and parents; Attend and participate in staff meetings, individual plan meetings, or clinically based meetings on an ongoing basis; Work with classroom teacher to establish and maintain safe and efficient classroom routines; Document student progress; Collaborate with educational staff to develop innovative and thoughtful curriculum that meets the needs of the students currently enrolled; Assist the teacher by completing tasks outside of the classroom such as xeroxing and filing; Complete any other duties as required or assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Music and/or Education Knowledge of music, music instruction, and instruments Illinois Type 39 Substitute Teaching Certificate or commensurate; Ability to relate to special needs students in a constructive and therapeutic manner; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Capacity to cooperate effectively with school team; Mental Demands: Capacity to problem solve, and exhibit patience throughout the day; Capacity to multi-task in order to meet the needs of more than one student, if necessary; Strong interest in academics across the curriculum; Understanding of the rules of confidentiality PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must be able to lift a minimum of twenty pounds. Light moving is required from time to time. Must be able to supervise children, ages six through twenty-one, inside and outside of the School.
The Leslie Shankman School Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
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