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We are hiring paraprofessionals Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm!!

Walter Lawson Children’s Home exists to provide assistance and service to persons with intellectual disabilities. Walter Lawson plays a significant role in the delivery of health care services and programs, maximizing quality of life and independence, supporting community integration, providing an opportunity for self-determination and advocating for individual rights. 

We are looking for a full-time Paraprofessional!

Full time employees are eligible for our full benefits package including medical (with available HSA and/or FSA)/dental/vision/prescription coverage as well as life/STD/LTD/disability, 401k with matching and PTO!

Will follow traditional school calendar. Typical hours are 8:30am - 4:30pm.

TITLE: Paraprofessional
QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold a High School Diploma or GED with a valid CNA, DSP, or Hab Aid Certificate. Must be able to obtain a Paraprofessional Educator License in Illinios.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend report each morning, checking for assignment changes.
• Transport assigned students to and from school.
• Assist in maintaining class area in good order (neat and well stocked with materials and supplies).
• Assist in implementing and documenting IEP programs, maintaining accurate records and gathering supplies and materials for daily lesson plan activites.
• Participate in student's physical therapy evaluation, as assigned..
• Provide direct care and document require nursing care items (i.e. length of seizures, amount of food eaten, temperatures, ect) as needed, in classroom area
• Participate in student's Annual Review/IEP/MDC meeting as assigned.
• Report any adaptive equipment or appliance problems to classroom teacher.
• Assist and participate in special events and field trips
• Other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and SAFETY:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds independently
• Use infection control, safety and correct body mechanics at all times
• Use proflex belt whenever lifting
• Participate in continuing education and in-service training provided

EOE