Paraprofessional Therapeutic Assistant Support Neurodiverse Students

4 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Merlin Day Academy Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

We are seeking a Therapeutic Assistant Paraprofessional to join our team to support our therapeutic staff. The Therapy Assistant Paraprofessional will join a team of therapeutic professionals including licensed social workers, occupational, physical, speech and ABA therapists.

Mentorship and opportunities to observe therapy sessions, as well as assistance with graduate school application process will be provided for our therapeutic assistant paraprofessionals.

80% of our Therapeutic Assistant Paraprofessional staff have been accepted into graduate healthcare programs

Our Therapeutic Assistants are paraprofessionals that gain a wide range of experience with room for advancement.

Assist therapists with clients and promote their participation in therapeutic activities. 

Assist in therapy room and lesson preparation.

Assist students with their daily care needs

Assist in cleaning and organizing facility.

Therapeutic Assistant Paraprofessional Requirements

Bachelors degree preferred

Willingness to obtain a paraprofessional license

Ability to lift 35lbs

Our comprehensive benefits support our therapeutic assistant paraprofessional team in achieving work-life balance

Competitive hourly rate based on experience $17-19/hour

Paraprofessional license renewal

Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Sick Leave (PSL)

Paid Federal Holidays, Paid Floating Holiday and Professional Development Days

New Parent 6 week ramp up (20 hour schedule at full salary for first 6 weeks)

401k with substantial company match

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

$25,000 Life Insurance policy

No travel and onsite parking

Our collaborative culture is celebrated by our therapeutic assistant paraprofessional team

In-depth onboarding to set you up for success

Individualized mentorship focused on your unique goals

Birthday and Anniversary celebrations

Branded Company Apparel

Holiday celebrations and MORE

Our Therapeutic Assistant Paraprofessional team support an innovative program for neurodiverse students.

Merlin Day Academy is a private, therapeutic day school that provides students with autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neuro-diverse learning needs ages 6 to 12 an intensive, individualized educational environment that cultivates relationship-based, family-centered care. Our collaborative team of therapeutic assistant paraprofessionals work alongside our clinicians to provide special education, social work, occupational therapy, applied behavior analysis (ABA), developmental therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, language therapy, nutrition, and feeding therapy services.



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