Paraprofessional

Little Friends Inc • Warrenville, IL

just now • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

About Krejci Academy:
Krejci ("Kret-see") Academy is a therapeutic day school in Warrenville, IL, serving individuals on the autism spectrum ages 5 - 22 years. We are able to provide small class sizes that speak to students' individual needs. Each classroom is led by a Special Education Teacher with the support of a Teacher Assistant and one or more Paraprofessionals.

Paraprofessionals provide support to the classroom teacher in implementing the therapeutic treatment program. Paraprofessionals often work one-on-one with students but can also support the whole class.

Schedule:
Monday - Friday
8:45am - 2:45pm

Compensation:
Starting at $20.00/hr

Age requirement:
At least 19 y ears of age

License requirement (Little Friends can assist candidates with this process):
Option 1: Paraprofessional license through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
Option 2: Substitute license through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)

Requirements

• Must be 19 years old (minimum)
• Must have or be eligible to obtain Paraprofessional certification or Sub license.
• To be eligible must be at least 19 years of age, High School Diploma or GED and 1 of the following: Passing scores on the ACT WorkKeys assessments (agency administers WorkKeys if needed) 60 semester hours of coursework Associate's degree or higher

Benefits

• Medical (medical PPO plans are paired with a Medical Expense Reimbursement Program [MERP] funded by the agency)
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Additional voluntary plans
• Accrued sick and paid leave time

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED