K-2 Paraprofessional: Empowering Inclusive Education

Easterseals serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Academy in Tinley Park, IL, is seeking a full-time Paraprofessional to support students with autism and developmental needs. You will implement activities, monitor behavior, and help students follow their IEPs within the classroom schedule.

You will participate in training, maintain confidentiality, and coordinate with the supervising teacher and family, while ensuring safety and positive engagement throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• State approved paraprofessional license required.
• Ability to complete agency crisis prevention and CPR training.

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 complete tasks with maximum follow-through.
• 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.

Skills

Multitasking

Professional communication

Empathy

Diversity awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

State Approved Paraprofessional License

Job description

Easterseals Academy in Tinley Park, IL, is seeking a full-time Paraprofessional to support students with autism and developmental needs. You will implement activities, monitor behavior, and help students follow their IEPs within the classroom schedule.

You will participate in training, maintain confidentiality, and coordinate with the supervising teacher and family, while ensuring safety and positive engagement throughout the school day.