Paraprofessional - Up to $23.50/hr

Would you like to make a difference and be appreciated forwhat you do? Join our school team in making everyday life possible forindividuals with profound disabilities! We value our employees and always strive to maintain an engaging workenvironment. Join us today, so YOU can experience working atMarklund like Jennifer has! Here is Jennifer's story: "I am most proud of seeing how the world has put limitations onour students and we prove them wrong by showing the amazing work ourstudents can do and are capable of. The ability to make a hugedifference in someone\'s life will forever hold a special place in myheart." – Jennifer A. We are seeking exceptional Teacher\'s Assistants, TA,Paraprofessionals for our year-round dayschoollocated in Geneva, IL. Hours are 8:15 AM to 3:15 PM, Monday-Friday. Our hourly rate for Life Skills is $20.00 with no experience, $21.00with 2 years of Paraprofessional experience and up to $22.50 with 5years or more of Paraprofessional experience. With a Bachelor\'s Degree our hourly rate for Life Skills is $21.00with no experience, $22.00 with 2 years of Paraprofessional experienceand up to $23.50 with 5 years or more of Paraprofessional experience. About our school: Marklund Day School is a non-public state-certified school thatpartners with area school districts to provide a highly specializededucation experience. The therapeutic, sensory-driven Multi-NeedsProgram serves individuals ages 3 through 21 with medical,developmental, and physical disabilities. Through the Life SkillsProgram, teachers and paraprofessionals provide individualizedfunctional curriculum and supports for students who are diagnosed onthe Autism Spectrum, specific learning disabilities, and developmental disabilities. Summary of Duties: Assist teachers with classwork and the daily care of students withspecial needs. Provide direct care, attend In-services and other educationalfunctions as required. Keeps equipment in classroom in clean condition and provides safephysical environments for all students. Documents all goals/program which includes the daily participationrecords after completion of a task with a student. Works directly with the students one-on-one and in groups outlinedin the IEP’s. Must successfully pass PCM (behavior management) training. As an equal opportunity employer, Marklund respects andsupports diversity, equity and inclusion as part of our work environment. Apply Today! Experience and Skills

Qualifications: Illinois Paraprofessional Educator license is required. It can beobtained after being hired within 30 days, and we will offer a $500bonus for getting it. To obtain license candidates must have atleast a high school diploma or GED. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and tomeet its functional and environmental requirements When you join the Marklund team, you receive the following: Compensation & Benefits we offer YOU Full-Time Employees: Competitive Pay Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Company Paid Life Insurance for all FT employees Voluntary Life Insurance VoluntaryLong-Term Disability Voluntary Short -Term Disability Paid Time Off (PTO)* *School Employees Receive “Closed Days” and Sick/Personal PTO Cash-In & Conversion Twice Per Year Tuition Reimbursement Extended Sick Bank Full-Time and Part-Time Employee Benefits: Competitive pay Credit Union Membership Retirement Savings Plan – eligible upon hire Marklund matches up to 5% Ways we appreciate YOU Annual Employee Recognition Dinner and Celebration Years of Service Awards and Gifts beginning at 5 years You Caught My Eye – Monthly Employee Award Thanksgiving Turkey Employee Referral Bonus Program Employee Assistance Program Training & Growth Opportunities for YOU We promote from within whenever possible You are paid while you train: In-House Training Programs Leadership Training Program Employee Workshops on a variety of topics

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