Intermediate District 287 is looking for an Extended School Year (ESY) Student Intern!
Summary of Scope of Classification
An Extended School Year Student Intern is responsible for assisting their mentor teacher in facilitating class activities with students and learning more about becoming an educator.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Must be a current high school or transition student in District 287
Interests Skills and Abilities
- Interests:
- Working with youth or education field
- Joining the Future Educators Club
- Skills in:
- Engagement with youth
- Time management
- Organization
- Ability to:
- Be flexible
- Be present
- Engage with students appropriately
Essential Functions
- Access and learn about materials used in the classroom such as books manuals technologies tests lab equipment etc.
- Participate in routine activities with their mentor teachers such as classroom activities cafeteria and hallway assignments team meetings etc.
- Prepare materials for lessons and activities
- Create and maintain a safe equitable learning environment
- Observe mentor teacher while instructing and planning
Mental Requirements and Stress of the Position:
- Exposure to stressful situations such as demanding students visitors public.
- Must be able to concentrate on work tasks amidst distraction such as distractions from telephone customers coworkers etc.
- Must exert self control in very difficult situations or when dealing with difficult people.
- Depending upon the student disability there may be occasions when employees in this job classification may be exposed to studentinflicted situations or where students are acting out involving hitting throwing objects scratching and hair pulling.
Website: 287/careers
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Required Experience:
Intern