Program Assistant ~ One-to-one - Primary Level (Whittier)

Proviso Area For Exceptional Children; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Leave benefits

Job summary

Proviso Area For Exceptional Children in Northlake seeks a dedicated One-on-One Program Assistant for primary levels. This full-time role offers medical, dental, and leave benefits. Applicants must hold a Paraprofessional License or a Substitute Teaching License.

Qualified candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent, and must be at least 18 years old. Responsibilities include assisting students with educational programs and supporting their physical needs.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Paraprofessional Educator License or Substitute Teaching License.
• At least 18 years of age and pass ETS Parapro or ACT Workkeys exams.
• No physical restrictions for lifting or transferring students.

Responsibilities

• Assist one-on-one with primary level students.
• Implement educational programs as directed by teachers.
• Support students' physical and learning needs.

Skills

Ability to lift and transfer students

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in any subject (for Substitute Teaching License)

Job description

One-on-One Program Assistant needed at Primary level. This is a full-time position with medical, dental and leave benefits.

Paraprofessional License or Substitute Teaching License required.

Location

Special Education Cooperative Member District School
Whittier Primary School
338 Whitehall
Northlake, IL
paec803.org

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional Educator License: High school diploma (or equivalent) and at least 18 years of age (to work in grades PreK to 8th). Requires passing score on ETS Parapro or ACT Workkeys exams.
• Alternate: Substitute Teaching License required; can be obtained with a Bachelor's degree in any subject.
• Applicant must have no lifting or physical restrictions - able to lift and transfer students if necessary.

For more info: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/paraprofessional-educator.aspx

Please complete application and include letter of interest, resume, copies of certificates and letters of recommendation.