Paraprofessional | Hope Learning Academy Springfield, IL

Hope; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

Sick and Personal Leave Time

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Job summary

Hope Learning Academy in Springfield, IL seeks a Full-Time Paraprofessional to support students in a classroom setting and complete data tracking to meet IEP goals.

Ideal candidates hold a High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid Illinois Paraprofessional license, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and a valid driver's license. Hope offers health/dental/vision, leave time, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and valid Illinois paraprofessional licensure.
• Experience supporting students with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Ability to follow IEP goals and classroom routines.

Responsibilities

• Support students in a classroom setting and complete data tracking and entry.
• Provide instruction that meets IEP goals and objectives.
• Encourage student independence while following the classroom schedule.
• Foster a safe, stimulating learning environment for all students.

Skills

Classroom support

Data entry

IEP goals

Student engagement

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in education or human services related field

Job description

Full-Time Paraprofessional - Springfield, IL

Hourly Rate: $17.15- $18.80

Shift: Monday - Friday 7:30am-3:30pm

WHO WE ARE

Hope is a clinical, educational, and therapeutic provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. Our mission is to provide the best services in the most inclusive environments to encourage persons to fulfill their individual potential through evidence-based treatment, advocacy, and community education.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• 19 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• Hold or attain a Paraprofessional licensure for Illinois.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s license.
• Successful background clearance, physical, agility test, and drug/alcohol screening.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, grasp, reach, stoop, crouch, crawl, and run.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Support students in a classroom setting at the Hope Learning Academy and complete appropriate data tracking and entry.
• Provide instruction and assistance that meets students’ Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives.
• Encourage student independence while following the classroom schedule and implementing educational programs.
• Foster a stimulating, accepting, and safe learning environment for all students.

WHAT WE PREFER

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in an education or human services related field.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Classroom setting experience.

WHAT YOU WILL GET

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short & long term disability.
• Sick and Personal Leave Time
• Employee & Dependent Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k), Profit Share, Match

Hope is an Equal Opportunity Employer.