Paraeducator & Behavioral Suport Team Member

LITTLE CITY FOUNDATION • Palatine, IL

3d • $24 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing educational and behavioral crisis support for students at Little Citys ChildBridge Center for Education. The position will float between classroom settings assisting classroom teachers with implementing student educational goals. Additionally, when there are student behavioral crises, this position will be the first to respond to assist in deescalating crises and in certain cases assisting with physical crisis management. This position will report directly to the School Principal and be allocated to where the need is greatest day-by-day. Upon hire the position will become a certified trainer in crisis management systems including physical crisis management.

Requirements

• Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED.
• Candidate must pass the state Paraprofessional exam endorsed by the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Experience working with individuals and youth who had behavioral crisis required.
• Must have the physical agility to perform physical crisis management interventions.
• Requires the ability to consistently exhibit a calm nonverbal demeanor during crisis situations.
• Must successfully complete required physical management training (non-violent self-defense) including, but not limited to:
• Protective holds, movements and carries
• Blocking and redirecting student movements against the students weight (40-250 pounds)
• Physical interventions in response to aggressive and self-injurious behavior
• Ability to move quickly and confidently to intervene in situations when protective holds and/or movements are deemed necessary
• Ability to pursue a student who elopes.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred two years experience with children with autism or other developmental and intellectual disabilities in residential/classroom settings with a proven ability to communicate effectively within a variety of situations.

Responsibilities

• 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 students 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
• First responder to student behavioral crises and implements trained crisis management models consistent with training.
• Assists with onboarding and training of newly hired Paraprofessionals including training on crisis management interventions.
• Provides classroom support in collaboration with Special Education Teacher and 1:1 support to students when necessary.
• Implements of behavior analytic programming by as developed with behavior analysts to ensure the fidelity of interventions.
• Helps coordinate interactions with emergency personnel when necessary.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain open and collaborative relationships with all interdisciplinary team members, including but not limited to, Teachers, Case Managers, Speech & Language Pathologists, Behavior Analysts, Occupational Therapists, Nursing staff, and other team members.
• Coordinates and trains Paraprofessionals in the ChildBridge Center for Education on crisis management interventions.
• Successfully completes medication administration training and administers medications to students and correctly documents on the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
• Transport students using agency vehicles, as needed.
• Ensures all safety plans and emergency procedures are accurately implemented.
• Participates in trainings on ABA and related behavioral concepts during scheduled professional development days as requested.
• Maintains American Heart Association certification in First Aid and CPR.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees