Job Title: Teaching Assistant/(Adjunct Instructor)

Mission Statement:
Wolcott, an independent high school located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, offers an exemplary college preparatory education for students with learning differences, tailored to the strengths and aspirations of each student. Employing best practices, our expert faculty is committed to helping each student achieve academically, communicate effectively, and grow socially as well as develop the self-awareness, confidence, and resilience to thrive in college and beyond. As valued members of our intentionally diverse and close-knit community, Wolcott students develop a sense of purpose and responsibility to themselves and others.

Job Summary:
Wolcott College Prep is currently seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant /Adjunct Instructor. The Teaching Assistant/Adjunct Instructor assists faculty in instructing and guiding students in understanding subject matter and developing skills while encouraging and supporting students' positive academic and social growth. They serve as a substitute teacher in the event that a teacher is unable to lead class. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide instructional support to students under the supervision of a teacher.
• Support student academic needs, and behavioral/class management needs.
• Review lessons & concepts previously taught by the teacher with students as necessary.
• Support test accommodations/modifications as a reader and/or scriber.
• Assist students in the use of assistive technology / instructional resources.
• Support a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals through support as assigned by the teacher
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Preview and follow the curriculum and lesson plan as provided by the absent teacher or the lead teacher.
• Assist the faculty and administration in implementing all policies and procedures governing student life and conduct.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Demonstrate employee responsibilities in completing duties accurately and promptly.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to recognize issues students are facing and recommend solutions.
• Oversee students during non-classroom times including in-between classes, and on-field excursions.
• Attend all assigned or required professional development activities.
• Take attendance, complete grade, and other reports as required by the school
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the time assigned.

Qualifications:
Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, bend, write, type, speak, and listen. In addition, the employee may occasionally be required to bend, twist, reach and climb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, peripheral and distant vision.

The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet/moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Wolcott College Prep does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or religion in the administration of its hiring policies.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60622: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person