Paraprofessional Teaching Assistant

Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick time

Employee recognition events

401(k) with company match

Respite program

Job summary

The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired seeks a Paraprofessional Teaching Assistant to support students with multiple disabilities under a classroom teacher's supervision. The position is full-time and located at the Chicago, IL office.

Responsibilities include implementing IEP-based goals, collecting data, assisting with daily living activities, and supporting mobility and field trips while maintaining safety and classroom order.

Qualifications

• ISBE approved para-professional certificate required or preferred.
• Experience in the educational setting preferred.
• Special education experience preferred.
• Ability to assist with lifting and transferring students; able to push wheelchairs.

Responsibilities

• Follow guidelines, goals and activities for each student as set by the teacher.
• Administer goals and supports for individual students under guidance of the Special Education Teacher.
• Collect and maintain goal-based and behavioral data throughout the day.
• Assist with physical and socialization needs of students.
• Assist students in activities of daily living ( toileting, feeding, hygiene, dressing etc.).
• Assist in orientation and mobility exercises under staff direction.
• Participate with students on field trips and swimming activities; observe and guard against accidents.
• Observe and assist in completing weekly, monthly, quarterly reports on student behavior and development.
• Attend staff meetings and help interpret the program to parents and guests.
• Attend curriculum and in-service meetings.
• Ensure student well-being and safety in school and agency premises.
• Keep classrooms clean and orderly.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

ISBE Approved Para-professional Certificate

Experience in educational setting

Special Education experience

Job description

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Paraprofessional Teaching Assistant

Full Time Clerical The Chicago Lighthouse - Main Office, Chicago, IL, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1067

Salary Range: $20.00 To $25.00 Hourly

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE : Under the immediate supervision of the classroom teacher, assist in providing academic and independent living skills’ instruction, developmental activities, and daily care to children with multiple, moderate to profound disabilities.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow guidelines, goals and activities established for each student by teacher.
• Administer goals and supports for individual students, under the guidance of the Special Education Teacher, per their IEPs.
• Collect and maintain effective goal-based and behavioral data throughout the school day
• Assist with physical and socialization needs of students.
• Assist students in activities of daily living – i.e. toileting, feeding, personal hygiene, dressing, diapering, etc.
• Assist in general orientation and mobility and exercises under the direction of appropriate staff (Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Orientation & Mobility Instructor).
• Participate with students on field trips and swimming activities, observing and guarding against accidents.
• Observe and assist in completing weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports regarding students’ behavior and development
• Participate in staff meetings and assist in interpreting the program to parents and guests.
• Attend curriculum and in-service meetings.
• Exhibit constant concern for students’ well-being and safety at all times while on school and agency premises.
• Assist in keeping classrooms clean and orderly.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• ISBE Approved Para-professional Certificate
• Special Education-based experience preferred
• Experience in the educational setting preferred
• Ability to assist with lifting and transferring students with physical disabilities; must be able to push wheelchairs as required.
• Commitment to our mission of providing opportunities for people who are blind, visually impaired, dead-blind, or multi-disabled is essential.

Employee Benefits

• 1 hour vacation time per 35 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year
• 1 hour sick time per 35 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year
• Employee recognition events
• Company matched 401(k) plan
• The Chicago Lighthouse Children's Development Center is a year-round therapeutic day school where team members receive paid respite throughout the year, including one week in the fall, spring, summer, and August before the new school year, plus a two-week winter respite.

The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired is an Equal Opportunity Employer in full compliance with local, state, and federal Civil Rights & Affirmitive Action laws. The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired maintains a strong policy of accommodation and a consistent practice of employing qualified individuals with disabilities. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, military status, order of protection status or unfavorable discharge from military service.