Paraprofessional - Up to $23.50/hr

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• 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 classroom in clean condition and provide a safe physical environment for all students
• Document all goals/program which includes the daily participation records after completing a task with a student
• Work directly with students one-on-one and in groups outlined in the IEP's
• Successfully pass PCM (behavior management) training

Qualifications

• Illinois Paraprofessional Educator license is required. Can be obtained after being hired within 30 days, and we will offer a $500 bonus for getting it.
• Must have at least a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and meet its functional and environmental requirements.

Benefits

• Full-Time Employees Compensation & Benefits: Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Company Paid Life Insurance for all FT employees, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Paid Time Off (PTO), School Employees Receive “Closed Days” and Sick/Personal PTO Cash-In & Conversion Twice Per Year, Tuition Reimbursement, Extended Sick Bank, 7 Paid Holidays per Year
• Part-Time Employees Benefits: Competitive pay, Credit Union Membership, Retirement Savings Plan – eligible upon hire, Marklund matches up to 5%, 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 YOU, Promoted from within whenever possible, You are paid while you train: In-House Training Programs, Leadership Training Program, Employee Workshops on a variety of topics

Pay

• Life Skills: $20.00 with no experience, $21.00 with 2 years of Paraprofessional experience and up to $22.50 with 5 years or more of Paraprofessional experience.
• With a Bachelor's Degree: Life Skills: $21.00 with no experience, $22.00 with 2 years of Paraprofessional experience and up to $23.50 with 5 years or more of Paraprofessional experience.

Schedule

Hours are 8:15 AM to 3:15 PM, Monday-Friday.