ParaProfessional

Marillac St. Vincent; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marillac St. Vincent Family Services in Chicago seeks a Paraprofessional to support students with special needs under the Diverse Learner Manager.

This full-time role runs 8a-4p, 40 hours per week, in the Support Service department, with responsibilities in instructional support and behavior management. The ideal candidate holds an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, with at least one year of experience in early childhood development or special education, and a

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• At least one year of experience in early childhood development or special education.
• Experience with young children and families in early care and education.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning and supports physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Assists with adapting and implementing teacher-directed plans for each student's needs.
• Manages student behavior and crisis intervention as needed.
• Provides emotional support to children during distress, transitions, and learning.
• Participates in trainings to enhance job performance and knowledge.
• Aids in communication between parents, families and staff.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds and perform mobility tasks as required.
• Assists in transportation of selected students.

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Special Education

Associate Degree in Child Development

Job description

JOB TITLE: Paraprofessional

STATUS: Full Time

ORGANIZATION: Marillac St Vincent Family Services

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

CUSTOMARY HOURS: 8a-4p

HOURS/WEEK: 40

DEPARTMENT: Support Service

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Diverse Learner Manager

Mission

Marillac St. Vincent Family Services strengthens, empowers and gives voice to those in need - in the Vincentian spirit of service - through education and comprehensive programs to build vibrant communities in Chicago.

Core Values

Our employees commit themselves as individuals to live out the core values of integrity, excellence, creativity, advocacy, respect and empowerment in our daily work, as we serve the needs of others.

• Integrity - Acting with transparency, humility and honesty
• Excellence - Providing quality care with compassion
• Creativity - Being continuously resourceful and inventive
• Advocacy - Supporting the cause of those who lack resources for a reasonable quality of life
• Respect - Recognizing our own value and upholding the dignity and value of all people
• Empowerment - Providing skills and resources to achieve full human development

Team Behaviors

• Versatility - Understanding and appreciating different and opposing perspectives on an issue; adapting one’s approach as the requirements of the situation change; an eagerness for positive action; self-control; active listening.
• A collaborative work model - Cooperatively working and sharing responsibility; contributing to the group effort; realizing a sense of commitment and ownership in the success of the organization’s goals.
• Mutual accountability - Holds others accountable with their roles; provides and receives feedback and takes constructive action.
• Client/customer advocate - Identifies opportunities to improve quality of services; presents one’s self professionally.
• Protects confidentiality & privacy - Respects and protects information about all staff and clients.

Description Of Role

The role of the paraprofessional is to work under the supervision Manager of Diverse Learners to directly or indirectly assist and support in the provision of services to students with special needs. The role and assignments of a paraprofessional are not defined by a particular student, but rather by students' needs as determined by the IEP or IFSP. Provide collaborative services in the least restrictive environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining a classroom environment favorable to learning and relevant to the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Assumes responsibility for learning, adapting, and working through teacher direction regarding each student's special medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs.
• Assists with managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention, including disruptive or physical behavior as needed.
• Will engage with young children; provides physical comfort & emotional support to children during moments of distress, transition, and learning. Will redirect children when appropriate.
• Attend trainings to enhance job performance and knowledge.
• Aids in communication between parents, families and staff
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body; be able to reach overhead; be able to work in various positions, including stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time; be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks; and be able to frequently lift up to 25 pounds of weight throughout the assigned workday
• Assist in transportation of selected students

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Child Development
• A minimum of one year working experience in early childhood development; specializing in Special Education/Special needs children.
• Prior experience with young children and families in early care and education.

MSV IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, or enrollment in a college, university, technical school, or adult education.