One to One Instructional Aide

Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as a One-to-One Aide at the Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School! Do you hold a bachelor's degree and have a passion for making a direct impact on a student's educational journey? Do you thrive in a supportive, dynamic environment? If so, the One-to-One Aide position at the Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School in Chicago, IL, may be the perfect fit for you! At O-School, we provide extraordinary educational and therapeutic services to students aged 8-22, many of whom face emotional disabilities or are on the autism spectrum. As a One-to-One Aide, you'll have the opportunity to support students' academic and social-emotional growth in a nurturing, child-centered environment. Why Work With Us? A Collaborative Environment At O-School, we value teamwork. As a One-to-One Aide, you will work alongside an incredible team of educators, clinicians, and administrators to support students in achieving their academic and personal goals. We are committed to a strength-based approach to education, where each student is empowered to succeed. Competitive Compensation & Benefits We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package from Day 1, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Up to 7 weeks of paid school breaks annually Paid personal (6 days), sick (10 days), and holiday (11 days) leave Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance Company-paid life and AD&D insurance 403(b) retirement plan with Roth option FSA, HSA, employee assistance program, 529 college savings program Tuition reimbursement for continuing education Work-Life Balance Enjoy a Monday-Friday schedule (8:30 am - 4:30 pm) with a shortened academic day in the summer and time off in July and August. As a One-to-One Aide, your primary role is to provide individualized support to students with emotional disabilities and/or autism.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree is required (preferably in education, psychology, counseling, or a related field).
Illinois State Certification, Type 39 (or the willingness to obtain within 90 days).
Strong commitment to empowering students and families.
Flexibility and a passion for innovative approaches to education.
Mental: Ability to plan and implement lesson plans for students with emotional challenges, manage behaviors, and develop clear, accurate reports.
Physical: Ability to lift at least 20 pounds and occasionally move light items.
Must be able to supervise students inside and outside the classroom.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students with Emotional Disabilities and/or Autism (preferred).

Responsibilities

Supporting Instruction: Assist with lesson plans under the guidance of the Special Education teacher, adjusting strategies to meet the student's needs.
Promoting Engagement: Help create a positive, engaging, and self-motivating classroom environment that encourages social interaction.
Tracking Progress: Monitor and maintain records to support students' IEPs, ensuring accurate documentation.
Collaboration: Work closely with the teaching team, clinicians, and administrators to support students' academic and emotional progress.