What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraprofessional position at School of Expressive Arts and Learning?
Program Overview
- Private Therapeutic Day school serving K-22 students in self-contained classrooms
- Expressive Therapy (ET) approach offering students Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Recreation Therapy as well as incentive ET clubs such as Performing Arts, Weight Training and Yoga Club
- Active participant of Chicago Area Alternative Education League (CAAEL)
Support Specialist Job Description
Aid special education students by providing social-emotional and behavioral support in a therapeutic classroom milieu while assisting with academics.
Support Specialist Job Details
- Full-time salary position with benefits (BC/BS health/dental/life insurance, 401K, Aflac, PTO, tuition reimbursement)
- Monday – Friday 8:00AM-3:30PM
- Academic calendar plus summer school session
- Opportunities to assist with ET groups and clubs (see ‘Program Overview’ above)
Support Specialist Job Requirements
- Substitute Teacher (preferred)
- Paraprofessional Certification (required)
- Valid state driver’s license in good standing
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32,000.00 - $36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Substitute Teaching Certification (Preferred)
- Paraprofessional Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32,000 - $36,000