Paraprofessional - Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc

Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc. is looking for Paraprofessionals to work in a therapeutic day school located in Joliet, IL. Candidates must have the willingness and ability to perform the following tasks. Appropriate training and supervision will be provided by special education personnel. This position would be for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year, secure your position for the next school year now!
Pay Rate: up to $22/hr
Benefits: Healthcare, Dental & Vision, Life Insurance
Job Duties:

• Assist the teacher in implementing the special education instructional program under the teacher’s direct or indirect supervision.
• Work with students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Make and gather materials and resources for special education instruction.
• Monitor student activities as assigned (i.e., in classroom, on playground, on bus).
• Follow teacher(s) directions to provide a consistent discipline program for students.
• Observe, monitor and records student behavior.
• Keep the instructional staff (VO, O&M, and others) informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
• Use the following equipment, but not limited to: computer, printer, copy machine and assistive technology.
• Participate in staff development training, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.
• Understand and apply safety-related precautions as outlined in SDS (safety data sheets).
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the designated supervisor(s), including special education teacher, therapists, building administrator and director of special education.

Qualifications:

• Possess high school diploma or equivalent (a copy will need to be provided)
• AA Degree OR 60 credit hours OR Parapro Certification.
• Work with students on a one-to-one basis including students with sensory, cognitive, emotional and/or physical disabilities.
• Work in a timely and efficient manner.
• Relate to public, staff and students in a positive manner.
• Ability to use word processing on MAC/PC computer.
• Prefer experience in working with children with disabilities.
• Possess or able to obtain current First Aid and CPR cards.
• Lift, position and transfer students safely lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Perform the duties required of the position including confidentiality, personal organization and timely submission of all paperwork.
• Preferred: candidates with experience working with autistic students