Paraprofessional

Paycom - ATS; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Palatine, IL is seeking a Paraprofessional to support teachers and students during the 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM shift. This role involves instructional support, classroom setup, and supervising student activities to promote learning and safety.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, with a Paraprofessional Educator License preferred. A Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field is a plus. The job offers a $24.00 hourly wage and benefits as described in the posting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Paraprofessional Educator License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in education, human services, or disability-related field and Paraprofessional Educator License, or Professional Educator License/with Stipulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to students as directed by teachers.
• Assist with classroom materials and setup; operate supportive technology.
• Supervise students during activities and track progress per IEP.
• Maintain records and files related to assignment and observations.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to implement behavioral plans.
• Assist with daily activities such as transitions, meals, and toileting.
• Support student independence and safe classroom environment.
• Attend required meetings and participate as part of the team.

Skills

Instructional support

Team collaboration

Behavioral support

Data recording

Education

Paraprofessional Educator License (Illinois)

Bachelor’s Degree in education or related field

Professional Educator License/with Stipulations

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Main Campus - Little City Center for Education - Palatine, IL, Position Type: Paraprofessional, Salary Range: $24.00 - $24.00Hourly, Job Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday - Friday, Wage: $ 24.00/ HR

Purpose

To assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing educational benefits for students

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides instructional support to assigned students to implement educational programs as determined by the teacher/resource team/administrator.
   • Constructs/ modifies/adapts instructional materials/games/displays/learning centers
   • Works with students to operate computer and supportive technology
   • Supervises the student’s completion of educational activities as outlined in the IEP, observes and records data
   • Maintains records and files relevant to assignment- anecdotal notes, written observations, accurate education folders
2. Implements behavioral programming as determined by team.
3. Provides personal and safety assistance to students.
4. Communicates and shares ideas and concerns with lead Teacher/Site Director, team/professional.
5. Actively participates in meetings as required.
6. Assists with critical daily activities such as classroom transition times, mealtimes and toileting.
7. Supervises students as required in classroom, media room, cafeteria/multi-purpose room, sensory room, gym playground field trips.
8. Fosters student independence.
9. Works collaboratively as a member of the team
10. Performs other duties as assigned. Help to maintain a clean and organized learning environment. Sanitize all surfaces, equipment and classroom toys.
11. Maintains American Heart Association certification in First Aid and CPR.
12. Successfully completes Little City Foundation required training, re-training, and any additional training as required by Little City Foundation policies and practices, or as assigned by his or her immediate supervisor.

Benefits

Little City offers competitive salaries and benefits for eligible employees such as

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement plans with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts ( FSA)
• life insurance
• critical illness
• hospital indemnity
• paid holidays
• paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time)
• an employee assistance program

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED, required and Paraprofessional Educator License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in education, human services, or disability related field and Paraprofessional Educator License, or Professional Educator License/Professional Educator License with Stipulations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to sitting, walking, and standing for prolonged periods; frequently grasps, lifts, holds, or feels objects; occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. The employee frequently is required to use manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination when working with persons served and handling office, medical, or household equipment. The employee is subject to assist and lift up to 50 pounds with varying amounts of assistance on a reoccurring basis. The employee is required to have corrected vision and hearing within normal range and the ability to operate a motor vehicle. Must have the ability to perform CPR and CPI. Occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious substances, including communicable diseases when performing personal care (Category III). Occasional exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants. School work environment with a noise level of normal to loud. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.