Paraprofessional Teaching Assistant - The Chicago Lighthouse

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: Under the immediate supervision of the classroom teacher, assist in providing academic and independent living skills’ ins...

SPECIFICATIONS:

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.

Employee Benefits

BENEFIT PACKAGE UP TO AN ADDITIONAL 25% OF SALARY INCLUDING:

10 days paid vacation

12 paid holidays

6 sick days accrued over the year, up to 16 days available to be accumulated

Insurance Eligibility the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment

Medical (65% covered by the Chicago Lighthouse), dental and vision insurance offered

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)

Access to micro-kitchens

The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired is an Equal Opportunity Employer in full compliance with local, state, and federal Civil Rights & Affirmative Action laws. The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired maintains a strong policy of accommodation and a consistent practice of employing qualified individuals with disabilities. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, military status, order of protection status or unfavorable discharge from military service.