Therapeutic School Aide — Paraprofessional Support

Family Guidance Centers, Inc.; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

EAP

401k pension plan

Vacation, sick and personal days with

Job summary

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. in Arlington Heights, IL is seeking a Paraprofessional to support students in a multidisciplinary educational setting.

You will help implement IEP accommodations, assist with instruction, and work under teacher supervision to foster a safe, inclusive learning environment. The role requires strong relationship-building, confidentiality, and the ability to collaborate with a diverse team in a drug-free, state-compliant school.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 30 semester hours of college credit.
• Illinois paraprofessional requirements: Associate degree or higher, or pass the state test.
• PEL license may be required by Illinois law.
• TCI Certification required upon hire and maintained.
• Experience with students with social, emotional, behavioral, developmental, or learning needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish positive, therapeutic relationships with students while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Support classroom instruction, student supervision, behavior interventions, and IEP accommodations with teacher guidance.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, administrators, and parents.
• Maintain confidentiality per FERPA and school policies.

Education

Associate's degree or higher

30 semester hours of college credit

Illinois Paraprofessional Educator License (PEL)

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Certification

Job description

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. in Arlington Heights, IL is seeking a Paraprofessional to support students in a multidisciplinary educational setting.

You will help implement IEP accommodations, assist with instruction, and work under teacher supervision to foster a safe, inclusive learning environment. The role requires strong relationship-building, confidentiality, and the ability to collaborate with a diverse team in a drug-free, state-compliant school.