TEACHER ASSISTANT/PARAPROFESSIONAL

Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System; Streamwood (IL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and药

401(K) with company match and stock

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System is seeking a full-time Para Professional Aide to support students with educational and behavioral programs, under the direction of the Principal. The role focuses on enhancing learning, self-esteem, and safety within the classroom environment in Streamwood, IL.

The position emphasizes collaboration with teachers to implement behavior plans, monitor student progress, and assist in instructional tasks.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is REQUIRED.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license with no suspensions or tickets for at least three years.
• ISBE Paraprofessional certificate and ISBE Substitute Teacher Certificate are required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Crisis intervention

Verbal de-escalation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

ISBE Paraprofessional certificate

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

Teacher Assistant / 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.

Essential Functions

• Actively moves around classroom to facilitate student’s learning.
• Communicates effectively with teacher.
• Available to all students by physical proximity as well as by visual contact.
• Encourages continued student engagement without disrupting classroom instructions
• Encourages students to make choices appropriate to classroom and school environment.
• Demonstrates ability to manage student behavior during instructional interaction.
• Develops awareness of each student’s special needs.
• Demonstrates consistent awareness for each student’s safety and whereabouts.
• Assists in maintaining required behavior management plans.
• Works in collaboration with teacher and principal regarding school projects and students needs.
• Prepare and maintain each student’s Behavior Charts on a daily and quarterly basis in collaboration with the teacher.
• Assist in the grading of objective homework assignments as directed by the teacher.
• Assist in the instructional process as directed by the teacher.
• Assist in the duplication of instructional material as directed by the classroom teacher.
• 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!

Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System (SBHS)

is a 178-bed acute care facility located in Streamwood, IL and has been providing mental health treatment to the Chicagoland community and the state of Illinois since 1991. We are dedicated to offering services to meet the ever-changing emotional and behavioral healthcare needs of children, adolescents, adults, and their families.

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)

has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED is REQUIRED. Bachelor's Degree preferred. 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 I.S.B.E. Substitute Teacher Certificate is required.

Primary Source Verification is required.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.