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Classroom Aide for Special Needs

Blue Bird Day LLC
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2025

We are seeking a Classroom Aide Paraprofessional to join our team to support our therapeutic staff. The Classroom Aide Paraprofessional will join a team of therapeutic professionals including licensed social workers, occupational, physical, speech and ABA therapists.

Mentorship and opportunities to observe therapy sessions, as well as assistance with graduate school application process will be provided for our therapeutic assistant paraprofessionals.

80% of our Classroom Aide Paraprofessional staff have been accepted into graduate healthcare programs!

Our Classroom Aides are paraprofessionals that gain a wide range of experience with room for advancement.

Assist therapists with clients and promote their participation in therapeutic activities.

Assist in therapy room and lesson preparation.

Assist students with their daily care needs.

Assist in cleaning and organizing facility.

Classroom Aide Paraprofessional Requirements

Bachelors degree

Willingness to obtain a paraprofessional license

Ability to lift 35lbs

Our comprehensive benefits support our classroom aide paraprofessional team in achieving work-life balance!

Competitive hourly rate based on experience $17.50-19/hour

Paraprofessional license renewal

Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Federal Holidays, Paid Floating Holiday and Professional Development Days

New Parent 6 week ramp up (20 hour schedule at full salary for first 6 weeks)

401k with substantial company match

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

$25,000 Life Insurance policy

No travel and onsite parking

For more information, please visit our careers page: https://bluebirddayprogram.com/careers/

Our collaborative culture is celebrated by our classroom aide paraprofessional team!

In-depth onboarding to set you up for success

Individualized mentorship focused on your unique goals

Birthday and Anniversary celebrations

Branded Company Apparel

Holiday celebrations and MORE!

https://threebirdsonemission.com/careers/

Our Classroom Aide Paraprofessional team support an innovative program for neurodiverse students.

Blue Bird Day is an intensive therapy program for children with autism, ADHD, and other developmental disorders. Our therapies are offered in a preschool-like setting, but instead of teachers, our "classes" are run by therapists. Our collaborative team provides occupational, physical, speech, developmental, ABA, and other therapies to help our clients reach their unique goals. We have locations in Chicago's West Loop and Northcenter neighborhoods and in Wheaton, and we're growing!

Salary : $18 - $19

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