Hybrid Paraprofessional Teaching Assistant chez THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE
THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE · Chicago, États-Unis d'Amérique · Hybrid
- Junior
- Bureau à Chicago
Job Details
Job Description
- Follow guidelines, goals and activities established for each student by teacher.
- Administer goals and supports for individual students, under the guidance of the Special Education Teacher, per their IEPs.
- Collect and maintain effective goal-based and behavioral data throughout the school day
- Assist with physical and socialization needs of students.
- Assist students in activities of daily living – i.e. toileting, feeding, personal hygiene, dressing, diapering, etc.
- Assist in general orientation and mobility and exercises under the direction of appropriate staff (Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Orientation & Mobility Instructor).
- Participate with students on field trips and swimming activities, observing and guarding against accidents.
- Observe and assist in completing weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports regarding students’ behavior and development
- Participate in staff meetings and assist in interpreting the program to parents and guests.
- Attend curriculum and in-service meetings.
- Exhibit constant concern for students’ well-being and safety at all times while on school and agency premises.
- Assist in keeping classrooms clean and orderly.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- ISBE Approved Para-professional Certificate
- Special Education-based experience preferred
- Experience in the educational setting preferred
- Ability to assist with lifting and transferring students with physical disabilities; must be able to push wheelchairs as required.
- Commitment to our mission of providing opportunities for people who are blind, visually impaired, dead-blind, or multi-disabled is essential.
- 20 days paid vacation
- 12 paid holidays
- 6 sick days accrued over the year
- Insurance Eligibility the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment
- Medical (~65% covered by the Chicago Lighthouse), dental and vision insurance offered
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- Short/long term disability
- Life insurance 2x salary
- Employee recognition events
- Company matched 401(k) plan
- Reasonably priced delicious food options on site (except at Glenview location)