Para Educator

Responsibilities:

- Start date: ASAP
- In-person position, full time
- Experience working with children with behavioral challenges required
- Provide support and supervision to children with autism or other behavioral challenges.
- Implement behavior management strategies to promote a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Applicants should have the following physical requirements:

• Occasionally: sit/stand, reach above shoulder level, stoop/bend, climb stairs, perform repetitive arm/hand motion including fingering/pinching;
• Occasionally/Frequently: lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs., push/pull, twist, squat/crouch;
• Frequently/Continuously: lift and/or carry up to 10 lbs.
• Continuously: handle/grasp.

Qualifications:
-In person candidates only

-ASL Experience required for this position
- Bilingual candidates preferred
- Previous school experience highly preferred
- Applicant must hold an Associate degree (AA)
-Previous behavior experience required
- Applicant must pass criminal background check

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties and responsibilities may vary depending on the specific needs of the program or classroom.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

Grade levels:

• Elementary school
• High school
• Kindergarten
• Middle school
• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Public school

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• school Para Educator: 1 year (Required)
• Behavior management: 1 year (Required)
• American Sign Language: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Paraprofessional Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Morton Grove, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person