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Merlin Day Academy

Special Education Classroom Aide

Merlin Day Academy, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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We are seeking a 1:1 Paraprofessional Aide to join our team to support our students in our special education program. The 1:1 aide 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. 80% of our Therapeutic Assistants have been accepted into graduate healthcare school programs!

Responsibilities

Development of therapeutic relationship between self and child with assistance of therapists as needed.

Engage with students and promote their participation in therapeutic activities

Assist in maintaining a safe environment for all our children and staff

Assist with lunchroom prep

Assist with daily data collection.

Assist in therapy room and lesson preparation

Assist clients with toileting, as needed.

Assist in cleaning and organizing Eyas Landing facility.

Directly report to supervisor for daily tasks

Assist in additional tasks as needed.

Participate in yearly performance review with supervisor and Clinic Director.

Participate in all required company orientation.

Follow all company policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree

Paraprofessional License

Bilingual Spanish preferred

Experience working with children

Ability to lift up to 35lbs

About Eyas Landing and Merlin Day Academy Eyas Landing is an outpatient, multidisciplinary pediatric therapy clinic. Our Merlin Day Academy program provides students with autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neuro-diverse learning needs ages 6 to 14 an intensive, individualized educational environment that cultivates relationship-based, family-centered care to strengthen educational and functional skills for students to become active, successful participants in their community. Our collaborative team of therapists and educators provide special education and occupational therapy, applied behavior analysis (ABA), developmental therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, language therapy, nutrition, and feeding therapy services.

We\'re expanding in West Loop and our brand-new facility in Avondale, and our sister companies (Eyas Landing & Blue Bird Day Program) support families in West Loop, Northcenter, and Wheaton.

Learn more at www.eyaslanding.com/careers

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401k with substantial company match

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

$25,000 Life Insurance policy

Travel reimbursement for all offsite sessions

On-site staff parking for therapists with off-site sessions

Continuing education reimbursement and professional development days

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