Paraprofessional

Little Friends, Inc.; Warrenville (IL); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Additional voluntary plans

Accrued sick and paid leave time

Job summary

Krejci Academy in Warrenville, IL seeks Paraprofessionals to support Special Education Teachers in a therapeutic day school serving students with autism ages 5–22. Schedule: Mon–Fri, 8:45am–2:45pm. Starting at $20.00/hour. Licenses: ISBE Paraprofessional or Substitute license supported by Little Friends, Inc.

Responsibilities include one-on-one support and classroom assistance; must communicate clearly in English and maintain a calm, professional demeanor. Benefits listed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate clearly in English with staff, children and parents.
• Must be at least 19 years old and able to commit to the schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teacher in implementing the therapeutic treatment program.
• Work one-on-one with students and assist the whole class as needed.
• Maintain calm, professional demeanor and ensure regular attendance.

Skills

Clear English communication

Education

ISBE Paraprofessional license

ISBE Substitute license

Job description

Description

About Krejci Academy:

Krejci ("Kret-see") Academy is a therapeutic day school in Warrenville, IL, serving individuals on the autism spectrum ages 5 - 22 years. We are able to provide small class sizes that speak to students' individual needs. Each classroom is led by a Special Education Teacher with the support of a Teacher Assistant and one or more Paraprofessionals.

Paraprofessionals provide support to the classroom teacher in implementing the therapeutic treatment program. Paraprofessionals often work one-on-one with students but can also support the whole class.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday

8:45am - 2:45pm

Compensation:

Starting at $20.00/hr

Age requirement:

At least 19 years old

License requirement(Little Friends can assist candidates with this process):

Option 1: Paraprofessional license through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)

Option 2: Substitute license through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)

Essential functions:

• Must be capable of speaking English clearly and fluently to communicate with staff, children and parents.
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time, lift 75 pounds, move quickly to respond to client behavior challenges.
• Must act in a manner that reflects a calm, positive and professional demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to maintain regular attendance in accordance with agency.

Benefits:

• Medical (medical PPO plans are paired with a Medical Expense Reimbursement Program [MERP] funded by the agency)
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Additional voluntary plans
• Accrued sick and paid leave time

Requirements

1. Must be at least 19 years old
2. Must have or be eligible to obtain Paraprofessional certification or Sub license
3. Must be able to commit to the work schedule (8:45am - 2:45pm, Monday through Friday)