Paraprofessional

Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford•Machesney Park, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

EMBRACING ABILITIES. EXPANDING POSSIBILITIES. Easterseals Academy is a therapeutic school that provides schooling for children with an autism spectrum disorder, emotional disability, developmental delay, or intellectual disability. School districts refer students to Easterseals Academy where the schools provide an alternative school placement for these students to help them to achieve independence. Easterseals Academy has three campuses, located in Chicago, Machesney Park, and Tinley Park. For more information about our organization, please visit us online at www.eastersealschicago.org. The primary responsibility of the Paraprofessional is to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of each student by actively initiating and supporting all aspects of student plans. The paraprofessional is accountable for supporting the student’s team in all aspects of individual programming. The paraprofessional is responsible for implementing Active Supervision in all settings. This position includes the possibility of frequent changes in student and/or classroom assignments. Additional earning opportunity by working the Extended School Year (ESY). This position is located at the Easterseals Academy - Machesney Park Campus at 8301 Mitchell Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
State Approved Paraprofessional License
Ability to perform all functions necessary to obtain and maintain certification in agency required crisis prevention and intervention training, and CPR
Ability to multi-task in a high-stress environment, while maintaining professional behavior
Ability to communicate professionally and demonstrate respect for all staff members
Ability to demonstrate warmth and respect while communicating with students
Ability to interact with diverse personalities
Adhere to all Easterseals policies
Easterseals will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act of 1990. Unless exempted by the Americans with Disabilities Act, all persons hired for this position are required to possess the ability to perform the physical tasks necessary to treat clients, i.e., bending, floor-sitting, etc., as well as to have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

Follow through with activities, materials, and prompting hierarchies across all settings in alignment with the assigned student’s IEP throughout the entire school day while fully participating in all aspects of the classroom schedule
Prioritize and completes tasks with maximum follow-through
Consistent with implementing students’ IEPs, including, but not limited to: Behavior Intervention Plans and Communication systems (AAC, PECS, etc.)
Collect daily data for assigned student(s) related to behavior intervention plans, communication systems, and other needed data as determined by the student’s team
Adhere to all aspects of Active Supervision
Engage in the use of approved crisis prevention techniques
Implement all Teacher/Clinical/Administrative recommendations
Communicate with the student’s family/guardians, as directed by the classroom teacher
Maintain confidentiality, privacy, and dignity of students at all times
Participate in ongoing training including all in-house training, relevant team training, and additional training, as assigned
Adhere to all mandated reporters and OIG guidelines
All other duties as assigned

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for select plans available to you and your eligible dependents
Excellent Insurance Protection
Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
Long-term disability insurance at no cost to you
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work-life balance support
Exceptional Career Growth
Up to $40,000 in eligible education reimbursement to fuel your professional development
Generous Retirement Benefits
Automatic 3% non-elective contribution to your 401(k) - no match required
Additional dollar-for-dollar match up to 3% - earn up to 6% of total employer contribution
Work-Life Balance
13 paid holidays to enjoy time with family and friends
Flexible PTO policy that respects your need for rest and rejuvenation