Paraprofessional

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago, IL.

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 3:00pm

Location: onsite in Lower West Side, Chicago

Duration: Through the end of 2024, with strong potential to extend

Comp: $20 - $23/hour

Our client, an educational institution supporting students with autism spectrum disorders, emotional disabilities, developmental delays, or intellectual disabilities, seeks a Paraprofessional! This role will support the teachers and school administrator by ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of their students.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work in a 1:1 setting with students on the autism spectrum, ranging in ages from 5-18 years old.
• Follow through with activities, materials, and prompting hierarchies across all settings in alignment with the assigned student throughout the entire school day while fully participating in all aspects of the classroom schedule.
• Prioritize and completes tasks with maximum follow-through.
• Consistent with implementing students’ IEPs, included, but not limited to: Behavior Intervention Plans and Communication systems (AAC, PECS, etc.).
• Collect daily data for assigned student(s) related to behavior intervention plans, communication systems, and other needed data as determined by the student’s team.
• Adhere to all aspects of Active Supervision.
• Engage in the use of approved crisis prevention techniques.
• Implement all Teacher/Clinical/Administrative recommendations.
• Communicate with the student’s family/guardians, as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Maintain confidentiality, privacy and dignity of students at all times.
• Participate in ongoing trainings including all in-house trainings, relevant team trainings, and additional trainings, as assigned.
• Adhere to all mandated reporter and guidelines.

Candidate Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• State-approved Paraprofessional License.
• Ability to perform all functions necessary to obtain and maintain certification in agency required crisis prevention and intervention training, and CPR.
• Ability to multi-task in a high stress environment, while maintaining professional behavior.
• Ability to communicate professionally and demonstrate respect for all staff members.
• Ability to demonstrate warmth and respect while communicating with students.
• Ability to interact with diverse personalities.
• Adhere to all company policies.

City Staffing is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of our business. As a women-owned and operated business, WBE certified, we recognize the importance of creating an inclusive and welcoming work environment for all individuals regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, ability, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, or sexual orientation.

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