TEACHER ASSISTANT/PARAPROFESSIONAL

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Streamwood (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Paraprofessional in Streamwood, Illinois. The role involves supporting students in educational and behavioral programs, ensuring their safety and engagement in the classroom. Candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED and possess valid educational certifications. Benefits include competitive compensation, medical and dental plans, as well as career development opportunities within UHS's extensive network.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Possess a valid Illinois driver's license with no major traffic violations for at least three years.
• Knowledge of educational and therapeutic interventions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning by moving around the classroom.
• Collaborate with the teacher in managing the classroom environment.
• Maintain each student’s Behavior Charts daily and quarterly.

Skills

Knowledge of educational theories

Child development understanding

Crisis intervention skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

I.S.B.E. Paraprofessional certificate

I.S.B.E. Substitute Teacher Certificate

Job description

Responsibilities

Paraprofessional

Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Principal, the Para Professional Aide provides students with educational and behavioral programs that will enable them to reach their fullest educational potential, while rebuilding their self-esteem.

Assist teacher in the academic process that includes assisting in management of the classroom environment under the teacher’s leadership. Acts as a positive role model for students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Actively moves around classroom to facilitate student’s learning.
2. Communicates effectively with teacher.
3. Available to all students by physical proximity as well as by visual contact.
4. Encourages continued student engagement without disrupting classroom instructions
5. Encourages students to make choices appropriate to classroom and school environment.
6. Demonstrates ability to manage student behavior during instructional interaction.
7. Develops awareness of each student’s special needs.
8. Demonstrates consistent awareness for each student’s safety and whereabouts.
9. Assists in maintaining required behavior management plans.
10. Works in collaboration with teacher and principal regarding school projects and students needs.
11. Prepare and maintain each student’s Behavior Charts on a daily and quarterly basis in collaboration with the teacher.
12. Assist in the grading of objective homework assignments as directed by the teacher.
13. Assist in the instructional process as directed by the teacher.
14. Assist in the duplication of instructional material as directed by the classroom teacher.
15. Utilizes knowledge and skills related to crisis intervention and verbal de‑escalation in order to provide a safe environment for students, visitors and staff.

Benefits include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications

Experience / Education: A high school diploma or GED is required. Knowledge of educational, child development and classroom teaching/management theories with a good understanding of educational and therapeutic interventions is preferred. It is required to possess a valid Illinois driver’s license with no suspensions or tickets for major traffic violations for at least three years.

Licensure / Certification: I.S.B.E. Paraprofessional certificate and/or I.S.B.E. Substitute Teacher Certificate is required. Primary Source Verification is required.

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Notice

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