Teacher Aide - Arlington Heights

Family Guidance Centers, Inc.; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a compassionate Teacher Aide to assist in teaching students with special needs. The role involves supporting the teacher in lesson implementation and maintaining classroom decorum. This full-time position offers a structured work schedule and a competitive salary of $41,600 annually.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401k pension plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Pass paraprofessional exam or graduated from a paraprofessional program.
• DCFS clearance required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with individual and group lessons.
• Help students academically and socially.
• Maintain classroom and school rules.

Skills

Empathy

Customer Service

Education

30 semester hours college credit

State issued paraprofessional licenses

Job description

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Job Description

• To assist teacher when implementing individual, small group and large group lessons
• To assist students both academically and socially
• To assist teacher in maintaining classroom and school rules
• To participate in weekly planning
• To assist staff in crisis intervention and physical management
  
  

Job Description

Metro Prep High School, Grade School and Laureate Day School have been educating and supporting students with special needs for over 25 years supported by FGC. Using a multidisciplinary approach, Metro Prep and Laureate Day School provides educational and therapeutic learning opportunities in a small, nurturing environment. This allows our staff to tailor each students program to meet his or her individual needs.

Essential Duties

• To assist teacher when implementing individual, small group and large group lessons
• To assist students both academically and socially
• To assist teacher in maintaining classroom and school rules
• To participate in weekly planning
• To assist staff in crisis intervention and physical management
  
  

Regular School Year Schedule: Monday - Friday(8:00a - 3:30p)

Start Date: ASAP

Work Location: 2525 E. Oakton St., Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Pay Rate: $41,600

Metropolitan Preparatory and Laureate Day School are a Drug Free Environment (including THC and/or CBD).

DCFS clearance required.

Metropolitan Preparatory and Laureate Day Schoolare committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, ethnicity , pregnancy, gender, protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

Required Experience

Education and/or Experience: 30 semester hours college credit, pass paraprofessional exam or graduated from a paraprofessional program

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: State issued paraprofessional licenses, TCI

Benefits

Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities for individuals with an interest in behavioral health. Our organization provides a comprehensive benefit package for full time employment that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance,
• EAP
• 401k pension plan
• Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our paid time off compensation package
  
  

Keyword: Paraprofessional, Teacher Aide, teacher, teaching assistant, Teacher's Assistant, associate degree, bachelor's degree, customer service, empathy, children

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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