Paraprofessional

Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. School is a therapeutic day school in Tinley Park, Illinois. We are Illinois State Board of Education certified and serve intellectually and developmentally delayed students ages three until twenty-one. Our curriculum is provided twelve months a year, with one-week breaks between the trimesters.

About the role

The Paraprofessional is responsible for implementing all assigned classroom duties, IEP goals, objectives, and behavior interventions specific to an assigned child with a variety of special needs, as well as a small group of students in a classroom.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM

Pay

$21.90 per hour

Responsibilities

• Implements the program and classroom activities that are written by the LBS1.
• As supervised by the LBS1, implements curriculum chosen through research and best practice as part of the teaching process and other classroom activities.
• Maintains and collects data on student behavior as indicated in the students Behavior Intervention Plan (B.I.P.) and as directed and trained by the B.C.B.A.
• Is fully knowledgeable of all behavior management programs for students in the classroom and is capable of implementing these programs in both structured and unstructured settings and activities.
• Provides data related to completion of the goals and objectives of the IEP and programs for child assigned and small group as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Therapeutic/Cooperative school working with children with special needs required.
• Experience with medically fragile children required.
• Experience with behavior de-escalation required.
• Preference will be given to any personnel that have worked with or have had experience with ABA Therapy.
• Certified by the State of Illinois as a paraprofessional or substitute (short-term approval for paraprofessionals is accepted).
• Must provide at least two references that strongly indicate an interest in children, the ability to implement and follow through on directives, potential to function as an aide in a classroom, and professional growth potential.
• Must possess a valid IL driver's license meeting DCFS approval.
• Must pass a criminal background check and physical/drug test.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Medical, dental, and vision discount
• Free life insurance to employees
• Free long-term disability to employees
• Option to buy supplemental life, accidental death and dismemberment
• 403(b) retirement plan
• After 120 days of employment, employees earn up to 25 PTO days per year and 10 paid holidays per year

About us

Founded in 1949 by the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Coletta’s of Illinois provides a lifelong continuum of care beginning in early childhood. Our residential, educational, and vocational training programs provide services for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities that enhance their independence and well-being. We serve participants without regard to race, religion, or economic background. St. Coletta’s meets individuals' needs and abilities while providing the least restrictive environment for growth.