TEACHER ASSISTANT/PARAPROFESSIONAL

UHS • Streamwood, IL

9d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Principal, the Para Professional Aide provides students with educational and behavioral programs to help them reach their fullest educational potential while rebuilding their self-esteem. The role supports the teacher in the academic process, including classroom environment management under the teacher’s leadership, and serves as a positive role model for students.

The position supports student learning and engagement, helps manage behavior and safety, assists with instructional and classroom tasks, and collaborates with teachers and the principal on student needs and school projects. It also uses crisis-intervention and verbal-de-escalation skills to help maintain a safe environment for students, visitors, and staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license, with no suspensions or tickets for major traffic violations for at least three years.
• I.S.B.E. Paraprofessional certificate.
• I.S.B.E. Substitute Teacher Certificate.
• Primary Source Verification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of educational, child development, and classroom teaching and management theories is preferred.
• Good understanding of educational and therapeutic interventions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move actively around the classroom to facilitate student learning.
• Communicate effectively with the teacher.
• Remain available to students through physical proximity and visual contact.
• Encourage student engagement without disrupting classroom instruction.
• Encourage students to make choices appropriate to the classroom and school environment.
• Manage student behavior during instructional interactions.
• Develop awareness of each student’s special needs.
• Maintain consistent awareness of each student’s safety and whereabouts.
• Assist in maintaining required behavior management plans.
• Collaborate with the teacher and principal on school projects and student needs.
• Prepare and maintain each student’s behavior charts daily and quarterly in collaboration with the teacher.
• Assist with grading objective homework assignments as directed by the teacher.
• Assist with instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Duplicate instructional materials as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Use crisis-intervention and verbal-de-escalation knowledge and skills to help provide a safe environment for students, visitors, and staff.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Tuition savings to continue nursing education with Chamberlain University.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.
• Pet insurance.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED