Special Education Aide — Therapeutic Day Program Growth

Merlin Day Academy; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 46.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Merlin Day Academy is an intensive therapeutic day program providing education and therapeutic intervention in a supportive classroom environment for children ages 6-14 with autism, AHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs. Our relationship-based, family-centered approach focuses on helping students build the skills that foster success in their community and beyond.

As a Special Education Classroom Aide, you will support children ages 6-14 years old with autism spectrum

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree OR completion of at least 60 semester hours of college-level coursework.
• ISBE Paraprofessional License required.
• Experience working with children or clients with special needs is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs.

Aufgaben

• Assist with individualized therapy activities and classroom/lesson preparation.
• Support clients during group therapy rotations.
• Collaborate daily with occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and social workers.
• Help maintain a positive, engaging play-based learning environment.

Kenntnisse

ISBE Paraprofessional License

Experience with children or special-ne

Assist with lifting

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Associate's degree OR 60 semester hours

Jobbeschreibung

Merlin Day Academy is an intensive therapeutic day program providing education and therapeutic intervention in a supportive classroom environment for children ages 6-14 with autism, AHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs. Our relationship-based, family-centered approach focuses on helping students build the skills that foster success in their community and beyond.

As a Special Education Classroom Aide, you will support children ages 6-14 years old with autism spectrum