Paraprofessional - Full Time Opportunity!

Hope

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Springfield, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Support students in a classroom setting by providing instruction and assistance aligned with Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals. Maintain data tracking and foster a safe, stimulating learning environment to encourage student independence.

Qualifications

You are at least 19 years old and possess a High School Diploma or equivalent. You must hold or be eligible to obtain an Illinois Paraprofessional license and possess a valid Illinois Driver's license. The role requires the ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, and crawling.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Paraprofessional licensure for Illinois

Illinois Driver's license

Job Description

Paraprofessional - Springfield, IL 

Hourly Rate: $17.15- $18.80

Shift: Monday - Friday 7:30am-3:30pm

WHO WE ARE

Hope is a clinical, educational, and therapeutic provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. Our mission is to provide the best services in the most inclusive environments to encourage persons to fulfill their individual potential through evidence-based treatment, advocacy, and community education.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

  • 19 years of age or older.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent education.
  • Hold or attain a Paraprofessional licensure for Illinois.
  • Valid Illinois Driver’s license.
  • Successful background clearance, physical, agility test, and drug/alcohol screening.
  • Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stand, walk, grasp, reach, stoop, crouch, crawl, and run.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Support students in a classroom setting at the Hope Learning Academy and complete appropriate data tracking and entry.
  • Provide instruction and assistance that meets students’ Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives.
  • Encourage student independence while following the classroom schedule and implementing educational programs.
  • Foster a stimulating, accepting, and safe learning environment for all students.

WHAT WE PREFER

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in an education or human services related field.
  • Experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
  • Classroom setting experience.

WHAT YOU WILL GET

  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Short & long term disability.
  • Sick and Personal Leave Time
  • Employee & Dependent Tuition reimbursement
  • 401(k), Profit Share, Match

Hope is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Hope

HOPE Learning Academy of Toledo is committed to providing an excellent and accommodating education for children with special needs. Our classroom setting cultivates “self-reliance, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.” We have created a curriculum, through research, infused with social growth, sensory integration, and art enrichment. WE BELIEVE IN: • Helping each student reach his or her full potential, • Obtaining and implementing various teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles, • Protecting each student’s right to learn in a safe and healthy environment, • Expecting only positive outcomes.
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