Paraprofessional - Program Assistant for Students with Autism

Giant Steps Illinois; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement plan with employer match

Partial Paid Maternity Leave

Flexible scheduling options

Holiday breaks

Job summary

Giant Steps Illinois is seeking Paraprofessionals to support students with autism in Lisle, Illinois. Candidates should be energetic and caring, able to help students during community-based instruction, and work in a team.

The role offers full and part-time options, a competitive salary starting at $30,000/year, 10 days of Paid Time Off, and benefits including medical and a 401k plan. A Paraprofessional or Substitute license is required.

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Qualifications

• Support students with autism during their daily activities.
• Must have the appropriate license upon hire.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher with student needs and IEP goals.
• Provide direct care and instructional support.
• Accompany students during community-based instruction.

Skills

Caring attitude

Ability to support students

Teamwork

Education

Paraprofessional or Substitute license

Job description

Interested candidates should complete their application through our ADP Recruiting portal using the link below.

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Starting Salary - $30,000.00/year

Giant Steps day school is looking to hire Paraprofessionals. We are looking for energetic people who are interested in working with individuals on the autism spectrum to help them perform to the best of their abilities. Qualities of a successful candidate include a caring attitude, the desire to support students/participants to complete academic, life skills, social-emotional activities, and feel comfortable as part of a team, in accompanying students/participants during community-based instruction.

Paraprofessionals work alongside the classroom teacher to support the daily needs and IEP goals of their students. This is the perfect position to gain experience in the field of autism.

Full time and part time positions available in our day school and adult program.

Full time hours - Monday - Friday 8am - 3:30pm

Flexible part time hours

Perfect Schedule for your work-life balance needs!

Follows the public school calendar, with an additional 6-week Extended School Year (June-July with shortened hours)!

10 days of Paid Time Off

8 weeks of scheduled time off (holidays and breaks), plus National Holidays

Benefits for full time employees include medical, dental, vision, etc.

401k Retirement plan with an employer match

PTO; Partial Paid Maternity Leave

Academic Calendar with 6 week Extended School Year

Paraprofessional or Substitute license required upon hire.

Giant Steps prides itself on being proactive and student-centered, while also recognizing the importance of empowering and supporting staff.

This position is responsible for providing comprehensive direct care and instructional support to students with autism spectrum disorders. Program Assistants are an integral part of the educational and therapeutic team serving students attending Giant Steps.

Please apply on the Giant Steps website – www.mygiantsteps.org/careers