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Paraprofessional

Little City Foundation • Palatine, IL • 1h ago

Salary Range $24.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Position Type Paraprofessional

Job Shift 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday - Friday

Description

Wage: $ 24.00/ HR

HOW TO APPLY:

Complete this Online Application

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Subject Line: Open Position: Paraprofessional

Attach: Resume / Cover Letter

Key Words: Para, Teacher's Aide, Teacher's Assistant, Classroom Assistant, Educator, Special Education, Special Ed, Autism, Disabilities, Social Services, Therapeutic Day School

PURPOSE:

To assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing educational benefits for students

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The list of essential duties and responsibilities, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the task to be performed. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein is such duties are a logical assignment to the position. 1. Provides instructional support to assigned students to implement educational programs as determined by the teacher/resource team/administrator.

Constructs/ modifies/adapts instructional materials/games/displays/learning centers

Works with students to operate computer and supportive technology

Supervises the student's completion of educational activities as outlined in the IEP, observes and records data

Maintains records and files relevant to assignment- anecdotal notes, written observations, accurate education folders

Implements behavioral programming as determined by team. 3. Provides personal and safety assistance to students. 4. Communicates and shares ideas and concerns with lead Teacher/Site Director, team/professional.

Actively participates in meetings as required. 6. Assists with critical daily activities such as classroom transition times, mealtimes and toileting. 7. Supervises students as required in classroom, media room, cafeteria/multi-purpose room, sensory room, gym playground field trips. 8. Fosters student independence. 9. Works collaboratively as a member of the team

Performs other duties as assigned

Help to maintain a clean and organized learning environment

Sanitize all surfaces, equipment and classroom toys

Maintains American Heart Association certification in First Aid and CPR. 11. Successfully completes Little City Foundation required training, re-training, and any additional training as required by Little City Foundation policies and practices, or as assigned by his or her immediate supervisor.

Little City offers competitive salaries and benefits for eligible employees such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement plans with employer match, Flexible Spending Accounts ( FSA), life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, paid holidays, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and an employee assistance program.

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED, required and Paraprofessional Educator License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in education, human services, or disability related field and Paraprofessional Educator License, or Professional Educator License/Professional Educator License with Stipulations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to sitting, walking, and standing for prolonged periods; frequently grasps, lifts, holds, or feels objects; occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. The employee frequently is required to use manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination when working with persons served and handling office, medical, or household equipment. The employee is subject to assist and lift up to 50 pounds with varying amounts of assistance on a reoccurring basis. The employee is required to have corrected vision and hearing within normal range and the ability to operate a motor vehicle. Must have the ability to perform CPR and CPI. Occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious substances, including communicable diseases when performing personal care (Category III). Occasional exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants. School work environment with a noise level of normal to loud. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer: The intent of this job description is to provide a representative level of the @types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Key Words: Therapeutic Day School, Para, Education Assistant, Teacher's Aide, Teacher Aide, Special Education, PEL, Monday to Friday, 12 month, Year Around School, Paid Breaks, Palatine, Cook County

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