Paraprofessional - Up to $23.50/hr

About the role

We are seeking exceptional Teacher's Assistants, TAs, and Paraprofessionals for our year-round day school located in Geneva, IL. Hours are 8:15 AM to 3:15 PM, Monday-Friday. Our hourly rates for Life Skills are as follows:

• No experience: $20.00
• 2 years of Paraprofessional experience: $21.00
• Up to 5 years of Paraprofessional experience: $22.50
• Bachelor's Degree: $21.00
• 2 years of Paraprofessional experience with a Bachelor's Degree: $22.00
• 5 years or more of Paraprofessional experience with a Bachelor's Degree: $23.50

Summary of Duties

Aid teachers with classwork and the daily care of students with special needs.

• Provide direct care, attend in-services and other educational functions as required.
• Keep equipment in the classroom in clean condition and provide a safe physical environment for all students.
• Document all goals/programs, including daily participation records after completing a task with a student.
• Work directly with students one-on-one and in groups outlined in their IEPs.
• Successfully pass PCM (behavior management) training.

Qualifications

• Illinois Paraprofessional Educator license is required. It can be obtained after being hired within 30 days, and we will offer a $500 bonus for getting it.
• Candidates must have at least a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to perform essential functions and meet functional and environmental requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-paid Life Insurance for all full-time employees
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Cash-in and conversion twice per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extended Sick Bank
• 7 paid holidays per year
• Full-time and part-time employee benefits
• Annual Employee Recognition Dinner and Celebration
• Years of service awards and gifts beginning at 5 years
• Claire Haverkamp (founder) Annual Commemorative Award
• You-Caught-My-Eye – Monthly Employee Award
• Thanksgiving Turkey
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training & Growth Opportunities for employees

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and support diversity and inclusion.