Paraeducator - Gerber School

Cunningham Children's Home; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Holiday Pay

Paid Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 6% Company Match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Program

Relocation Assistance

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Cunningham Children's Home is seeking a compassionate Paraeducator to join the Gerber School program. This role involves supporting students by implementing academic instruction and behavioral supports. Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Education or related field and ISBE Paraeducator Approval.

The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and teamwork abilities, with a focus on youth with emotional challenges. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth with behavioral and emotional challenges preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom instruction and student learning under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Assist with implementing lesson plans, classroom routines, and behavioral programming.
• Utilize schoolwide behavior management expectations across all settings.
• Record and maintain student data and documentation.
• Help maintain a structured, engaging, data-driven, and therapeutic classroom environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, residential staff, and other school professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Crisis intervention

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Services, or a related field

ISBE Paraeducator Approval

Substitute Teacher License (Type 39)

Job description

Cunningham Childrens Home is seeking a compassionate and team-oriented Paraeducator to support students within the Gerber School program. This position works closely with classroom teachers and school leadership to help implement academic instruction, behavioral supports, and therapeutic classroom programming for students with behavioral and emotional needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support classroom instruction and student learning under the direction of the classroom teacher
• Assist with implementing lesson plans, classroom routines, and behavioral programming
• Utilize schoolwide behavior management expectations across all settings
• Record and maintain student data and documentation
• Help maintain a structured, engaging, data-driven, and therapeutic classroom environment
• Provide classroom coverage and instruction in the absence of the teacher
• Collaborate with teachers, residential staff, and other school professionals
• Monitor students at all times and intervene appropriately when necessary

Complete Required Paperwork, Documentation, And Training Requirements

Maintain confidentiality and uphold agency policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Education, Human Services, or a related field required
• ISBE Paraeducator Approval required
• Substitute Teacher License (Type 39) preferred
• Experience working with youth with behavioral and emotional challenges preferred
• Strong communication, teamwork, crisis intervention, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment

Why Join Cunningham Childrens Home?

We offer a supportive team environment, opportunities for professional growth, and rewarding work that makes a difference in the lives of youth every day. Compensation is based on education and experience for the Teacher Assistant position. At Cunningham, we are committed to the values of spirituality, teamwork, integrity, and respect. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Leave
• Garner Health Patient Card Healthcare Navigation and Medical Cost Savings Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• Accident, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 6% Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Relocation Assistance
• Employee Referral Program