Instructional Assistant - Advanced Support: Glenbrook Transition Services

Instructional Assistants - Advanced Support

Glenbrook Transition Services is seeking Instructional Assistants - Advanced Support for the school year.

The Advanced Support Glenbrook Transition Services Instructional Assistant will work collaboratively with students, staff, parents, and adult service and community agencies to assist in all aspects of the daily instruction in the areas of employment, education, training, and independent living skills for students within the GBT and community settings. The instructional assistant may be responsible for individual or small group instruction under the direct or indirect supervision of the teacher or other certified personnel. The GBT IA will also support integrated and competitive employment. The GBT IA supports students' vocational goals under the direction of the Vocational Coordinator, Vocational Teacher and/or Case Manager. This role involves preparing materials, providing positive behavior support, taking data, overseeing students in community-based and vocational sites, and facilitating successful vocationally-related experiences for students. This position also requires the GBT Instructional Assistant to support students with personal care needs.

Education and/or Experience and Qualifications

1. State Paraprofessional License (60 or more college credit hours or pass the Paraprofessional test to apply for a license) OR Substitute Teacher License.
2. Prior experience working with young adults with a variety of disabilities in vocational and job settings.
3. Successful completion of the District Lifting evaluation.
4. Required to have a valid driver's license and use reliable personal transportation to meet students at community-based sites as needed.
5. Ability to obtain and maintain a School Bus Driver Permit from the Illinois Secretary of State to transport students in authorized school vehicles.

This position is eligible for additional differential pay, including:

• Professional Educator License (PEL): $0.50 per hour
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification: $0.50 per hour
• Longevity: 5-10 Years of completed continuous service as an IA: $0.50 per hour, or 11+ Years of completed continuous service: $1.00 per hour.

All interested candidates must submit an online application.