48 Paraprofessional Teaching Assistant Jobs in Chicago, IL
The Chicago Lighthouse is Hiring a Paraprofessional Teaching Assistant Near Chicago, IL
Job Location
Chicago, IL
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School/GED
Salary Range
$17.00 - $22.23 Hourly
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Education
Job Description
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: Under the immediate supervision of the classroom teacher, assist in providing academic and independent living skills' instruction, developmental activities, and daily care to children with multiple, moderate to profound disabilities.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follow guidelines, goals and activities established for each student by teacher.
- Administer goals and supports for individual students, under the guidance of the Special Education Teacher, per their IEPs.
- Collect and maintain effective goal-based and behavioral data throughout the school day
- Assist with physical and socialization needs of students.
- Assist students in activities of daily living i.e. toileting, feeding, personal hygiene, dressing, diapering, etc.
- Assist in general orientation and mobility and exercises under the direction of appropriate staff (Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Orientation & Mobility Instructor).
- Participate with students on field trips and swimming activities, observing and guarding against accidents.
- Observe and assist in completing weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports regarding students' behavior and development
- Participate in staff meetings and assist in interpreting the program to parents and guests.
- Attend curriculum and in-service meetings.
- Exhibit constant concern for students' well-being and safety at all times while on school and agency premises.
- Assist in keeping classrooms clean and orderly.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- ISBE Approved Para-professional Certificate
- Special Education-based experience preferred
- Experience in the educational setting preferred
- Ability to assist with lifting and transferring students with physical disabilities; must be able to push wheelchairs as required.
- Commitment to our mission of providing opportunities for people who are blind, visually impaired, dead-blind, or multi-disabled is essential.
BENEFIT PACKAGE UP TO AN ADDITIONAL 25% OF SALARY INCLUDING:
- 10 days paid vacation
- 12 paid holidays
- 6 sick days accrued over the year, up to 16 days available to be accumulated
- Insurance Eligibility the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment
- Medical (65% covered by the Chicago Lighthouse), dental and vision insurance offered
- Short/long term disability
- Life insurance 2x salary
- Employee recognition events
- Company matched 401(k) plan
- Reasonably priced delicious food options on site (except at Glenview location)
- Access to micro-kitchens
Job Summary
Full Time
$39k-58k (estimate)
06/23/2024
07/10/2024
chicagolighthouse.org
GLENVIEW, IL
200 - 500
1906
JANET SZLYK
$10M - $50M
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About The Chicago Lighthouse
The Chicago Lighthouse is a world-renowned social service organization serving the blind, visually impaired, disabled and Veteran communities. Recognized as a pioneer in innovation since 1906, The Chicago Lighthouse provides vision rehabilitation services, education, employment opportunities and assistive technology for people of all ages. We welcome you to view our available job postings by visiting https://chicagolighthouse.org/careers/ The Chicago Lighthouse values your online security when applying for a job. During the application process: 1. We never ask for confidential information, suc...h as your social security number, drivers license number, or banking information. 2. We never require any money or fees to apply, such as for background checks or application processing. 3. We never conduct interviews online via chat rooms.
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