Now Hiring: English Language Learners Teacher (part time), Nurse, Paraprofessional

We are now hiring an English Language Learners (ELL) teacher for the 2024-2025 school year! This is a part time position (2 days/week). See below for the job description or click here for a printable version of the same information. If you are interested in applying please download and complete our employment application. Please scan and email the employment application along with a resume, cover letter, and 3 letters of recommendation to the superintendent, Dr. Jake Klipsch, at [email protected]. These items could also be delivered to the school. The position will remain open until filled. If you have questions about the position please contact Dr. Klipsch.

 

Hampton School District #29

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Position Title: English Language Learners Teacher (2 days/week)

Reports to: Principal

FLSA Class: Non-Exempt

Effective Date:  August 5, 2024

 

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for working closely with students who are eligible for English language learning services on a regular basis in an effort to provide them with the academic and emotional support they need to fully access core instruction and benefit from the district’s education programming.

 

DUTIES

  1. Discusses assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts.
  2. Prepares lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations as needed.
  3. Presents subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
  4. Establishes as fully as possible a positive relationship with students, staff, and families.
  5. Supervises students in classrooms, halls, cafeteria, school yard, and gymnasium, or on field trips.
  6. Distributes teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
  7. Distributes tests and homework assignments and collects them when they are completed.
  8. Enforces administration policies and rules governing students.
  9. Grades homework and tests, and computes and records results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices as requested.
  10. Completes required reports in a timely manner.
  11. Teaches socially acceptable behavior, employing positive reinforcement.
  12. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
  13. Evaluates academic and social growth of students, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports. 
  14. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations. 
  15. Administers annual ELL testing and screeners. Reports results to administration.
  16. Assists the classroom teacher in other tasks necessary in maintaining a professional and positive classroom environment and performs other duties as may be assigned by the classroom teacher, administration or Board of Education.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Teaching certificate for the particular position as required by the State.
  2. Must be familiar with the use of computers including but not limited to email, the Internet, word processing, and electronic spreadsheets (Google Suite).
  3. Establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with those contacted in the course of work (students, parents, and staff).
  4. Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.
  5. Ability to communicate to students, parents and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner

 

CONTRACT INFORMATION

This position is for 2 days/week. Depending upon student needs in the future, the position could be increased to 3 days/week. Please refer to the Hampton School District 29 Teacher Contract for additional information.

 

We are now hiring a paraprofessional for the 2024-2025 school year! See below for the job description or click here for a printable version of the same information. If you are interested in applying please download and complete our employment application. Please scan and email the employment application along with 3 letters of recommendation to the superintendent, Dr. Jake Klipsch, at [email protected]. These items could also be delivered to the school. The position will remain open until filled. If you have questions about the position please contact Dr. Klipsch.

 

Hampton School District #29

JOB DESCRIPTION


Position Title: Instructional Aide/Paraprofessional

Reports to: Principal

FLSA Class: Non-Exempt

Effective Date: August 7, 2024


SUMMARY

This position is responsible for assisting the teacher and/or administrators in achieving objectives by working with a class, small groups, individual students to help them achieve the skill levels of the class as a whole. This position also supports general supervision during lunch and recess.


DUTIES

  1. Discusses assigned duties with principal and assigned classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts.
  2. Prepares lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations as needed.
  3. Presents subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers/administrators, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
  4. Tutors and assists children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
  5. Supervises students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
  6. Distributes teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
  7. Distributes tests and homework assignments, and collects them when they are completed.
  8. Enforces administration policies and rules governing students.
  9. Grades homework and tests, and computes and records results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices as requested.
  10. Completes required reports in a timely manner.
  11. Teaches socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
  12. Works with students with physical, mental, and developmental disabilities as requested by administration.
  13. May be required to perform tasks that students are not able to do, i.e. taking notes, handling materials, holding books, etc.
  14. Supports students with academic, social, and emotional needs using trauma-informed practices.
  15. Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
  16. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
  17. Assists the classroom teacher in other tasks necessary in maintaining a professional and positive classroom environment, and performs other teacher aide duties as may be assigned by the classroom teacher and/or administration.

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Must hold a valid IL paraprofessional license.
  2. HS Diploma or GED.
  3. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to work with teachers, education support personnel, building administrators, and the general public.
  4. Enforce school regulations and policies in a professional manner.
  5. Ability to maintain good working relationships with fellow employees and pupils.
  6. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

SCHEDULING 

The work hours for this position are from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mon-Thurs and 8:45-2:30 on Friday. The schedule is subject to change with district demands.