Paraprofessional Intensive Behavior

Little City Foundation•Palatine, IL

About The Position

The Intensive Behavior Paraprofessional assists and works closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members to support students’ educational programs. The role provides instructional, behavioral, personal-care, and safety support; helps foster student independence and engagement; and contributes to a clean, organized learning environment. The position requires maintaining student records and data, collaborating with school staff, participating in required meetings and training, and maintaining First Aid and CPR certification. The wage is $27.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Paraprofessional Educator License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Experience working with individuals who engage in challenging behaviors, including physical aggression, self-injurious behavior, elopement, and property destruction.
Upon acceptance, ability to pass assigned nonviolent crisis intervention classes.
Ability to assist with lifting up to 25 pounds on a recurring basis, with varying amounts of assistance.
Corrected vision and hearing within normal range and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to perform CPR and be certified in Advanced CPI.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in education, human services, or a disability-related field.
Professional Educator License or Professional Educator License with Stipulations.

Responsibilities

Provide instructional support to assigned students according to educational programs determined by the teacher, resource team, or administrator.
Construct, modify, or adapt instructional materials, games, displays, and learning centers.
Help students operate computers and supportive technology.
Supervise students’ completion of educational activities outlined in their IEPs, observe and record data, and maintain relevant records and files, including anecdotal notes and written observations.
Implement behavioral programming as determined by the team and track individual student data throughout the school day, electronically and by hand.
Provide personal and safety assistance to students.
Communicate and share ideas and concerns with the Assistant Principal and assigned teacher.
Participate actively in meetings as required.
Assist with classroom transitions, mealtimes, toileting, and other critical daily activities.
Supervise students in classrooms, media rooms, cafeterias or multipurpose rooms, sensory rooms, gyms, playgrounds, and on field trips.
Foster student independence and promote active engagement throughout the class day.
Use techniques and strategies taught during training when students experience a crisis.
Collaborate as a member of the team and perform other duties as assigned.
Help maintain a clean and organized learning environment and sanitize surfaces, equipment, and classroom toys.
Maintain American Heart Association First Aid and CPR certification.
Complete required Little City Foundation training, retraining, and additional assigned training, including assigned RBT training.