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Special Education Classroom Aide
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Merlin Day Academy
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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Special Education Classroom Aide
role at
Merlin Day Academy
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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