Community-Based Paraprofessional & Job Coach

Orchard Village; Skokie (IL); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life 보험

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Childcare financial assistance access

Résumé du poste

Orchard Academy in Illinois seeks an energetic Paraprofessional / Job Coach / Teacher Assistant to support young adults aged 17–21 as they transition from high school to independent adulthood. This hybrid role combines instructional classroom support with community-based mentorship.

You will accompany students into the community to foster job readiness, independent living, and social–emotional development, collaborating with our academic team and a full‑time social worker to help students meet

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher preferred; high school diploma required.
• Illinois Paraprofessional Certification preferred or required by state guidelines.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.

Responsabilités

• Provide individualized instructional support reinforcing the academic curriculum and life skills.
• Coach practical life skills including culinary arts, food safety, budgeting, and personal resource management.
• Develop executive functioning and social-emotional skills for navigating daily environments.
• Assist students with varying physical or behavioral disabilities, promoting independence and self-care.
• Support students during community internships and job readiness activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and the social worker to meet IEP transition goals.

Connaissances

Effective communication

Collaboration

Life skills coaching

Formation

Associate's degree or higher

Illinois Paraprofessional Certification

Driver's License

Description du poste

Orchard Academy in Illinois seeks an energetic Paraprofessional / Job Coach / Teacher Assistant to support young adults aged 17–21 as they transition from high school to independent adulthood. This hybrid role combines instructional classroom support with community-based mentorship.

You will accompany students into the community to foster job readiness, independent living, and social–emotional development, collaborating with our academic team and a full‑time social worker to help students meet