Paraprofessional: Empower Students & Classroom Success

Universal Health Services; Hanover Township (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System (SBHS) is seeking a Teacher Assistant/Paraprofessional (PRN) to support students under the direction of the Principal. You will assist in classroom management and provide educational and behavioral programs to help students achieve their potential while rebuilding self-esteem.

The role involves active movement in the classroom, positive role modeling, and collaboration with teachers and the principal on school projects and student needs.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• ISBE Paraprofessional and ISBE Substitute Teacher Certificates required; Primary Source Verification.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license with no suspensions or tickets for major offenses for at least three years.

Responsibilities

• Actively moves around classroom to facilitate learning.
• Communicates effectively with teacher.
• Be available to all students by proximity and visual contact.
• Encourages student engagement without disrupting instructions.
• Encourages students to make appropriate classroom choices.
• Manages student behavior during instructional interactions.
• Develops awareness of each student’s needs.
• Maintains safety and whereabouts awareness for each student.

Skills

Effective communication

Classroom management

Crisis intervention

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ISBE Paraprofessional Certificate

ISBE Substitute Teacher Certificate

Job description

Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System (SBHS) is seeking a Teacher Assistant/Paraprofessional (PRN) to support students under the direction of the Principal. You will assist in classroom management and provide educational and behavioral programs to help students achieve their potential while rebuilding self-esteem.

The role involves active movement in the classroom, positive role modeling, and collaboration with teachers and the principal on school projects and student needs.