Paraprofessional: Support Students & ESY Opportunity

Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Excellent Retirement Benefits

Education reimbursement up to $40,000

Paid holidays

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Easterseals Academy in Tinley Park, IL is seeking a Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities and assist in implementing individualized education plans. The role requires following IEPs, maintaining data, and providing crisis prevention and supportive supervision throughout the school day.

Located at the Tinley Park Campus, the position emphasizes teamwork with teachers, ongoing training, and adherence to all policies while ensuring safety and dignity for students.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• State Approved Paraprofessional License
• Ability to obtain and maintain crisis prevention and intervention training and CPR
• Ability to multi-task in a high-stress environment
• Professional communication and respect for staff and students

Responsibilities

• Follow student IEPs and classroom schedules across settings
• Collect data related to behavior, communication, and interventions
• Maintain Active Supervision and crisis prevention techniques
• Communicate with families as directed by the teacher
• Adhere to Easterseals policies and confidentiality requirements
• Participate in ongoing training and team activities

Job description

Easterseals Academy in Tinley Park, IL is seeking a Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities and assist in implementing individualized education plans. The role requires following IEPs, maintaining data, and providing crisis prevention and supportive supervision throughout the school day.

Located at the Tinley Park Campus, the position emphasizes teamwork with teachers, ongoing training, and adherence to all policies while ensuring safety and dignity for students.