Paraprofessional for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Illinois State•Normal, IL
•$15 - $20•Onsite
About The Position
The Paraprofessional provides support for students in the HILIA program at Thomas Metcalf School. This position is subject to academic break layoff, typically mid-May through mid-August. The Heart of Illinois Low Incidence Association (HILIA) is seeking a paraprofessional to support teachers and students (with hearing and/or vision needs) that are part of the HILIA Program at Thomas Metcalf School.
Requirements
- Possession of a valid Paraprofessional Educator’s License with Stipulations Endorsement as required by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Nice To Haves
- Skill in signing and/or interpreting and ability to model appropriate use of language and speech when communicating.
- Past experience working with students with hearing loss.
- Knowledge of listening, language, and speech development.
- Experience working with equipment to facilitate hearing.
- Willingness to be flexible with work assignments and schedule.
- Ability to transition quickly between classrooms throughout the building in a timely manner.
Benefits
- Insurance benefits , including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday / administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
