1:1 Instructional Assistant/Paraprofessional
2024 - 2025 School Year
About Our School: The Cove School is a non-public therapeutic day school for students with learning disabilities located in Northbrook just 35 minutes north of Chicago. Cove students come from 60 different public schools throughout the Northern Illinois area. Families can also choose to fund tuition privately.
For over 75 years, The Cove School has been a national leader within its field, creating an exceptional environment where children with learning disabilities “learn how to learn” and develop the emotional and social skills to reach within, achieve above, exceed beyond, and maximize student growth. Classes are kept small. Teaching is flexible and varies according to the individual student’s learning style. A team of onsite specialists work collaboratively to provide students intensive, integrated related services.
Minimum Education: B.A./B.S. degree preferred, State of Illinois paraprofessional or substitute license required
The position of the 1:1 Aide is designed to support one specific student.
I. Professional Responsibilities
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Demonstrate good attendance and be on time each day.
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Display a positive and collaborative nature when working with staff.
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Encourage a positive learning environment in each setting with the school.
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Maintain confidentiality of student information.
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Defer decision-making and questions from parents to the supervising teacher or an administrator.
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Contribute to the Cove community by attending school events when possible.
II. Instructional Responsibilities
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Be conscientious regarding daily schedule and student assignments.
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Display problem solving skills and flexibility when instructional methods or materials need adaptations.
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Demonstrate initiative when various students or other staff members need help.
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Be engaged in all classroom activities.
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Follow teacher direction.
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Make appropriate suggestions to promote student achievement.