Learning Associate for the Innovation Learning Center

OBJECTIVE: The Innovation Learning Center Learning Associate will provide ongoing, continuous support to Innovation Media Specialist with regard to technology literacy, 21^st Century Skills, and the ability to help integrate technology into the curriculum.

CLASSIFICATION: Classified

LICENSURE: Valid Illinois Professional Substitute Licensure

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

WORK YEAR: 10 months (Classified)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and students. Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain a positive attitude about the school and District
Follow the Code of Conduct and Personnel Guidelines as stated in the Classified Employee Handbook
Distributes and collects instructional materials as necessary.
Operates equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
Assists students in the Innovation Learning Center.
Assists the teacher with supervision of students in classrooms, hallways, during lunch periods, assemblies, and recess and on field trips.
Escorts ill or injured children to the office and/or looks for children who have been out of the room for an excessive period of time.
Performs other assigned and related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with school/district or state policies and practices.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS: In the course of performing the duties and functions job holder will be required to stand, walk, sit, squat/stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach and lift items of varying weights and up to 40 pounds. Ability to communicate (vision, hearing and speech) is required. Ability to travel to assigned work locations without employer support.

Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required.
Instruction and the provision of required supports to students with special needs may be necessary.

Must be able to express ideas, interpret situations, and problem solve. Must be able to interact positively and

effectively with individuals with diverse learning needs and abilities. Must have strong communication and

interpersonal skills. Must be able to use various forms of classroom equipment and technology resources

(computer, document camera, copy machines, projectors, etc.), computer applications and related peripherals.

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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: School building environment. Travel throughout the District may be required. Typical settings include school buildings with classrooms, offices, health suites, gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas. The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise and hazards.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EVALUATION: Performance of this position is evaluated annually.

Diamond Lake School District #76 assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

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