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Marklund

Paraprofessional - Up to $23.50/hr

Marklund, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Paraprofessional - Up to $23.50/hr

Job Tracking ID :512749-906451

Job Location :Geneva, IL, IL United States

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 on our students and we prove them wrong by showing the amazing work our students can do and are capable of. The ability to make a huge difference in someone's life will forever hold a special place in my heart." – 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, $21.00 with 2 years of Paraprofessional experience and up to $22.50 with 5 years or more of Paraprofessional experience.

With a Bachelor's Degree our hourly rate for Life Skills is $21.00 with no experience, $22.00 with 2 years of Paraprofessional experience and 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 that partners with area school districts to provide a highly specialized education experience. The therapeutic, sensory-driven Multi-Needs Program serves individuals ages 3 through 21 with medical, developmental, and physical disabilities. Through the Life Skills Program, teachers and paraprofessionals provide individualized functional curriculum and supports for students who are diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum, specific learning disabilities, and developmental disabilities.

Summary of Duties:

Assist teachers with classwork and the daily care of students with special needs.

Provide direct care, attend In-services and other educational functions as required.

Keeps equipment in classroom in clean condition and provides safe physical environment for all students.

Documents all goals/program which includes the daily participation records after completion of a task with a student.

Works directly with the students one-on-one and in groups outlined in the IEP’s.

Must successfully pass PCM (behavior management) training.

As an equal opportunity employer, Marklund respects and supports diversity, equity and inclusion as part of our work environment.

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Experience and Skills Qualifications:

Illinois Paraprofessional Educator license is required. It can be obtained after being hired within 30 days, and we will offer a $500 bonus for getting it. To obtain license candidates must have at least a high school diploma or GED.

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and to meet 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

Voluntary Long-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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