Paraprofessional - Up to $23.50/hr

Marklund; Bloomingdale (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Company Paid Life Insurance for all FT

Voluntary Life Insurance

Voluntary Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Extended Sick Bank

Job summary

Marklund Day School in Geneva, IL is seeking Teacher's Assistants and Paraprofessionals for a year-round dayschool. The role runs Monday–Friday, 8:15 AM to 3:15 PM, with pay rates ranging from $20.00 to $23.50 per hour based on experience and credentials.

The school serves individuals with disabilities and offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including tuition reimbursement and a variety of insurance plans.

Qualifications

• Illinois Paraprofessional Educator license is required and can be obtained after being hired within 30 days.
• A $500 bonus is offered for obtaining the license.
• Candidate must have at least a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with classwork and the daily care of students with special needs.
• Provide direct care, attend In-services and other educational functions as required.
• Keeps equipment in classroom in clean condition and provides safe physical environment for all students.
• Documents all goals/program which includes the daily participation records after completion of a task with a student.
• Works directly with the students one-on-one and in groups outlined in the IEPs.
• Must successfully pass PCM training.

Education

Illinois Paraprofessional Educator license

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Paraprofessional - Up to $23.50/hr

• Job Tracking ID:512749-915622
• Job Location: Bloomingdale, IL United States

Would you like to make a difference and be appreciated for what you do?

Join our school team in making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities! We value our employees and always strive to maintain an engaging work environment.

Join us today, so YOU can experience working at Marklund like Marisa has!

Here is Marisa's story:

"I enjoy working at Marklund's Day School because it's workbeyond a computer. I like the physicality and movement during theday. After leaving corporate, I started working at Marklund and Ifelt instantly better. I make a greater impact here more thananywhere else". -Marisa M.

We are seeking exceptional Teacher's Assistants, TA,Paraprofessionals for our year-round dayschoollocated in Geneva, IL. Hours are 8:15 AM to 3:15 PM, Monday-Friday.

Our hourly rate for Life Skills is $20.00 with no experience, $21.00with 2 years of Paraprofessional experience and up to $22.50 with 5years or more of Paraprofessional experience.

With a Bachelor's Degree our hourly rate for Life Skills is $21.00with no experience, $22.00 with 2 years of Paraprofessional experienceand up to $23.50 with 5 years or more of Paraprofessional experience.

About our school

Marklund Day School is a non-public state-certified school thatpartners with area school districts to provide a highly specializededucation experience. The therapeutic, sensory-driven Multi-NeedsProgram serves individuals ages 3 through 21 with medical,developmental, and physical disabilities. Through the Life SkillsProgram, teachers and paraprofessionals provide individualizedfunctional curriculum and supports for students who are diagnosed onthe Autism Spectrum, specific learning disabilities, and developmental disabilities.

Summary of Duties

• Assist teachers with classwork and the daily care of students withspecial needs
• Provide direct care, attend In-services and other educationalfunctions as required.
• Keeps equipment in classroom in clean condition and provides safephysical environment for all students.
• Documents all goals/program which includes the daily participationrecords after completion of a task with a student
• Works directly with the students one-on-one and in groups outlinedin the IEP’s
• Must successfully pass PCM (behavior management) training.

As an equal opportunity employer, Marklund respects andsupports diversity, equity and inclusion as part of our work environment.

Experience and Skills

Qualifications

• Illinois Paraprofessional Educator license is required. It can beobtained after being hired within 30 days, and we will offer a $500bonus for getting it. To obtain license candidates must have atleast a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and tomeet its functional and environmental requirements

When you join the Marklund team, you receive the following:

Compensation & Benefits we offer YOU

Full-Time Employees

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company PaidLife Insurance for all FT employees
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• VoluntaryLong-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short -Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)*
• *School Employees Receive "Closed Days" and Sick/Personal
• PTO Cash-In & Conversion Twice Per Year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extended Sick Bank

Full-Time and Part-Time Employee Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Credit Union Membership
• Retirement Savings Plan – eligible upon hire
• Marklund matches up to 5%

Ways we appreciate YOU

• Annual Employee Recognition Dinner and Celebration
• Years of Service Awards and Gifts beginning at 5 years
• You Caught My Eye – Monthly Employee Award
• Thanksgiving Turkey
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Training & Growth Opportunities for YOU

• We promote from within whenever possible
• You are paid while you train:
• In-House Training Programs
• Leadership Training Program
• Employee Workshops on a variety of topics