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Paraprofessional Assistant

2 months ago

Berwyn, Illinois, United States Amergis Full time
Job Summary

Amergis is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Paraprofessional to join our team. As a Paraprofessional, you will play a vital role in supporting students with special needs in a classroom setting.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist students with instructional and behavioral needs under the supervision of the special education department.
  • Provide support services to assist students with personal, physical mobility, and therapeutic care needs.
  • Follow through with IEP objectives, including math, reading, speech, independent skills, and managing behavioral deficits and excesses.
  • Facilitate teacher-directed learning activities, including lesson plans, worksheets, reinforcement systems, small groups, social games, and work assistance.
  • Communicate pertinent information to teachers and maintain confidentiality regarding student and parent information.
  • Assist with activities of prescribed programs, including those written by related service personnel such as PT, OT, and SLP.
  • Assist students in the development of independent skills through self-care activities, such as toileting, clothing routines, feeding, and personal hygiene.
  • May be asked to assist in behavior management techniques at the direction of the teacher and/or other school professional.
  • Assist with clerical duties, including making stimuli, making copies, maintaining a clean and organized classroom, preparing materials, and assignment scoring.
  • Assist with transfers and ambulation.
Requirements
  • Comply with all relevant professional standards of practice.
  • Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable.
  • Current CPR certification if applicable.
  • TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest x-ray if applicable.
  • Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation).
  • Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements.
  • Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site.
  • Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements.
  • Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals via strong communication skills.
  • Computer proficiency required.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
Benefits
  • Competitive pay and weekly paychecks.
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • 401(k) savings plan.
  • Awards and recognition programs.