Paraprofessional

Do you want a career gaining rare experience while working with infants and children?

Join Children's Habilitation Center....the most unique long-term care facility in the Midwest!

Title: Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant)

Company: Children's Habilitation Center

Website: https://childhabcenter.com/

Compensation: $18.00 to $22.50 per hour commensurate to education and experience.

Classification: Full Time; Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of Education

Supervisor Responsibilities: No

Location: 121 W. 154th St in Harvey, IL

Shift: 7a - 3:30pm

Purpose: The Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant) implements educational programming per the Individual Education Plan in compliance with CHC policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitates student work and implements classroom routine.
• Implements lesson plans designed by teacher.
• Works directly with students, individually or in groups, on assigned programs
• Complete daily documentation
• Keeps classroomequipment organized.
• Participates on education committees as assigned.
• Distributes classroom materials.
• Participates in field trips and special events.
• Participates in collaboration within the department and all other disciplines.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Responsible for daily classroom attendance.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Paraprofessional certification is required
• Experience working with students with complex medical needs and intellectual disabilities.
• Ability to pass criminal background check and drug testing
• Experience working with various socioeconomic populations is a plus.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry a minimum of 50 lbs.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Short-Long-Term Disability, and other benefit options

Children's Habilitation Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Children's Habilitation Center will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

***This job description is not intended to represent a complete list of all duties and responsibilities. There may be unplanned activities and other duties assigned. ***

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