Autism Support Paraprofessional - Full-Time, Collaborative

Communications Program; Bourbonnais (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kankakee Area Special Education Cooperative is seeking a full-time paraprofessional for The Communications Program serving students on the Autism Spectrum in Saint Anne, Illinois.

Candidates must hold or pursue ISBE Paraprofessional license, complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training, and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, excellent attendance, flexibility, and ability to follow directions as part of a collaborative teaching team.

Qualifications

• Must hold (or be able to attain) ISBE Paraprofessional license.
• Must complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training for verbal de-escalation techniques and physical restraint strategies.
• Possess good interpersonal skills and be able to work on a team.
• Have an excellent attendance record.
• Flexibility and self-motivation; willingness to take direction.

Job description

Kankakee Area Special Education Cooperative is seeking a full-time paraprofessional for The Communications Program serving students on the Autism Spectrum in Saint Anne, Illinois.

Candidates must hold or pursue ISBE Paraprofessional license, complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training, and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, excellent attendance, flexibility, and ability to follow directions as part of a collaborative teaching team.