Paraprofessional

Job overview

The Paraprofessional role is onsite in Chicago, IL, with compensation of $22.11–$25 per hour. The position is in the Support Service department and works under the Diverse Learner Manager; Marillac St. Vincent Family Services serves Chicago through education and comprehensive programs. The paraprofessional supports students with special needs as determined by their IEP or IFSP, helping provide collaborative services in the least restrictive environment. The role assists teachers with classroom learning and student development, responds to individual medical, physical, communication, and emotional needs, supports behavior and crisis intervention, and helps connect families and staff.

What you'll do

• Help maintain a classroom environment that supports learning and students’ physical, social, and emotional development
• follow teacher direction to support individual student needs
• assist with behavior management and crisis intervention
• provide comfort and emotional support to young children
• attend training
• aid communication between families and staff
• assist with transportation of selected students.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

paraprofessional

chicago il

marillac st. vincent family services

special education

diverse learners

early childhood

student support

classroom assistance

iep

ifsp

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting lists customary hours of 8:00 AM–4:00 PM and 40 hours per week. An associate degree in early childhood education, early childhood special education, or child development is required.

About the employer

Marillac St.Vincent Family Services Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.