Therapeutic Paraprofessional: Support Students & ESY

Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare

Employer-paid life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Education reimbursement

401(k) matching

13 paid holidays

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Easterseals Academy—Machesney Park Campus seeks a Paraprofessional to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of students with diverse needs. You will support IEP goals, implement Active Supervision, and assist with behavior plans and data collection.

The role requires a High School diploma (or equivalent) and a State Approved Paraprofessional License, with opportunities for ESY and professional growth within Easterseals programs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• State Approved Paraprofessional License required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain agency crisis prevention and intervention training, and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Support students’ health, safety, and well-being throughout the school day.
• Implement Active Supervision in all settings.
• Assist with IEPs and behavior intervention plans as directed by the team.
• Collect daily data related to behavior, communication, and data needs.
• Communicate with families/guardians as directed by staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Participate in ongoing training and mandated reporting.

Skills

IEP support

Crisis prevention

Active Supervision

Data collection

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

State Approved Paraprofessional License

Job description

Easterseals Academy—Machesney Park Campus seeks a Paraprofessional to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of students with diverse needs. You will support IEP goals, implement Active Supervision, and assist with behavior plans and data collection.

The role requires a High School diploma (or equivalent) and a State Approved Paraprofessional License, with opportunities for ESY and professional growth within Easterseals programs.