Paraprofessional - Therapeutic Day School

St. Coletta's; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision discount

Life insurance

Long-term disability

403(b) plan

PTO days

Paid holidays

Job summary

St. Coletta’s Lt. Joseph Kennedy Jr. School in Tinley Park, IL seeks a Paraprofessional to implement classroom activities and IEP goals under the supervision of the LBS1. The role involves data collection on student behavior and applying behavior management plans across settings.

Candidates should have IL paraprofessional or substitute licensure, references, and a valid IL driver's license. A background check and drug test are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with behavior de-escalation, preferred.
• Preference given to personnel with ABA Therapy experience.
• Certified by the State of Illinois as a paraprofessional or substitute. Information on how to apply for licensure can be found through the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Must provide at least two references that indicate interest in children and potential to be an aide in a classroom.
• Must possess a valid IL driver’s license meeting DCFS approval.
• Must pass a criminal background check and physical/drug test.

Responsibilities

• Implements the program and classroom activities written by the LBS1.
• Under LBS1 supervision, implements curriculum chosen through research and best practice.
• Maintains and collects data on student behavior per the student’s Behavior Intervention Plan (B.I.P.) and directed by the B.C.B.A.
• Knowledgeable of behavior management programs and able to implement them in structured and unstructured settings.
• Provides data related to completion of IEP goals for the assigned child and small group.

Skills

Behavior de-escalation

ABA therapy

Classroom support

Education

IL paraprofessional license

IL substitute license

Job description

The Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. School is a therapeutic day school in Tinley Park, Illinois. We are Illinois State Board of Education certified and serve intellectually and developmentally delayed students ages three until twenty-one. Our curriculum is provided twelve months a year, with one week breaks between the trimesters. The Paraprofessional is responsible for implementing all assigned classroom duties, IEP goals, objectives and behavior interventions specific to an assigned child with a variety of special needs, as well as a small group of students in a classroom. Schedule: 1st Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM Pay rate: $23.45

Responsibilities

• Implements the program and classroom activities that are written by the LBS1.
• As supervised by the LBS1, implements curriculum chosen through research and best practice as part of the teaching process and other classroom activities.
• Maintains and collects data on student behavior as indicated in the student’s Behavior Intervention Plan (B.I.P.) and as directed and trained by the B.C.B.A.
• Is fully knowledgeable of all behavior management programs for students in the classroom and is capable of implementing these programs in both structured and unstructured settings and activities.
• Provides data related to completion of the goals and objectives of the IEP and programs for child assigned and small group as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with behavior de-escalation, preferred.
• Preference will be given to any personnel that have worked with or have had experience with ABA Therapy.
• Certified by the State of Illinois as a paraprofessional or substitute. Information on how to apply for the paraprofessional or substitute licensurecan be found through the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Must provide at least two references that strongly indicate an interest in children, the ability to implement and follow through on directives, potential to function as an aide in a classroom and professional growth potential.
• Must possess a valid IL driver's license meeting DCFS approval.
• Must Pass a criminal background check and physical/drug test.

Benefits

Lt. Joseph Kennedy School offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes: paid training, medical, dental, vision discount, free life insurance to employees, free long-term disability to employees, the option to buy supplemental life, accidental death and dismemberment, and participate in a 403 (b) retirement plan.

After one hundred and twenty (120) days of employment employees earn up to fifteen (15) PTO days per year and ten (10) paid holidays per year. School operates all year round.

About us

Founded in 1949 by the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Coletta’s of Illinois provides a lifelong continuum of care beginning in early childhood. Our residential, educational and vocational training programs provide services for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities that enhance their independence and well-being. We serve participants without regard to race, religion or economic background. St. Coletta’s meets individuals’ needs and abilities while providing the least restrictive environment for growth.