Impactful Teacher Assistant & Student Support

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Hanover Township (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K with match

Student loan refinancing

Career development

Job summary

Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System (SBHS) is seeking a Teacher Assistant/Paraprofessional to support students under the direction of the Principal. This full-time role helps deliver educational and behavioral programs designed to maximize each student’s potential and self-esteem.

Under the teacher’s leadership, you assist in classroom management, model positive behavior, monitor safety, and help with behavior charts, grading, and instructional tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• ISBE Paraprofessional certificate and ISBE Substitute Teacher Certificate are required.
• Illinois driver's license with no suspensions or tickets for major traffic violations for at least three years.

Responsibilities

• Moves around classroom to facilitate learning and supervise students.
• Communicates effectively with the teacher and staff.
• Assists in grading objective homework as directed by the teacher.
• Maintains student behavior plans and safety protocols.
• Prepares and updates Behavior Charts in collaboration with the teacher.
• Assists in instructional tasks and material duplication as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Applies crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Positive role modelling

Crisis intervention

Student supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System (SBHS) is seeking a Teacher Assistant/Paraprofessional to support students under the direction of the Principal. This full-time role helps deliver educational and behavioral programs designed to maximize each student’s potential and self-esteem.

Under the teacher’s leadership, you assist in classroom management, model positive behavior, monitor safety, and help with behavior charts, grading, and instructional tasks.