Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Teacher's Assistant for Thresholds High School to help youth experiencing mental illness. The Teacher’s Assistant provides aid and support to the classroom teacher(s). They will not regularly be left in charge of a class, group of students, or individual, but may work one‐on‐one or with a class in the presence and under the supervision of a certified teacher.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with the teacher to develop curriculum and daily lesson plan and uses the lessons / materials provided by the teacher to assist in teaching the lesson.
• Works with the whole class for lessons, as well as works individually with students to maintain a positive atmosphere in the classroom.
• Works cooperatively with other Teacher Aides and / or volunteers.
• Creates and makes copies of instructional materials as needed. Distributes teaching materials and stockroom supplies.
• Performs and participates in crisis intervention in accordance to TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) and Thresholds standards. Models best practices to other staff. Performs and supervises physical management when necessary.
• Participates in behavior management in the classroom and program. Supervises breaks and lunch times in regards to the school day.

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

REQUIREMENTS

Preferred :

What sets Thresholds apart :

Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to fostering an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency’s mission. Click here to learn more.

One of the oldest and largest community mental health organizations in Illinois, we pride ourselves in being a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, several years in a row.

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