Para-Educator Refocus - Urbana

Circle Academy, a non-public Special Education school serving S/ED, BD, LD youth ages 10-21, is searching for a new member of our behavior intervention team. Responsibilities include working directly with Special Education certified teachers and administrators to plan for, coordinate responses, and implement the management of student behaviors in order to maintain a safe and nurturing learning environment. ISBE Paraprofessional certificate required. Bachelor’s degree required. Previous experience in a school setting is preferred. Applicant must be a dependable team player with a strong work ethic.

Candidates must have a para-professional license issued by the ISBE or able to obtain one. Bachelor’s Degree required, in education or human services preferred. Prospective employees must be at least 21 years old, have excellent written and oral communication skills, possess a valid Illinois driver's license and proof of auto insurance, and be able to maintain our client’s confidentiality. Prospective employees must submit to a pre-employment physical, and background check.

This position earns a competitive wage of $19.00 - $32.00/hour, depending on experience.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer our employees the following benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Leave
• FSA/DCA
• Accident, Short Term Disability, Critical Illness
• A retirement plan with up to 6% company match
• An awesome wellness program
• Additionally, Cunningham Children's Home is a qualified employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. We also offer our employees a professional PSLF resource, BenElevate, to help navigate the loan forgiveness process.

Experience
Preferred

• 1 year(s): Working in a school setting.

Education
Required

• Bachelors or better in Human Services or related field

Licenses & Certifications
Preferred

• Para Professional (ISBE)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.50 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• High school
• Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Private school

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• working in a school setting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Paraprofessional License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person