Connections Day School Hiring for Program Assistant/Special Education Teacher Assistant at Libertyville, IL Full Time

Do you have a Bachelor’s degree, are currently unemployed and love kids? Would you like to work in an environment that is family oriented, rewarding, provides medical benefits and a school calendar? Then working at Connections Day School is your answer! Connections, a leader in providing special education services, is recruiting Special Education Teacher Assistants for our Therapeutic Day School.

Our Therapeutic Day School serves students 6-22 providing quality academic and therapeutic services to students with a variety of special education needs. Students are supported by a team of professionals that includes School Administrators, Special Education Teachers, Therapists and Related Service Providers, such as OT and SLP.

We are seeking caring individuals with a desire to help students achieve their goals to join our team.

Special Education Teacher Assistants work closely with the classroom teacher to ensure that Individualized Education Programs are being followed and progress toward IEP goals is made and may serve as a substitute teacher. Special Education Teacher Assistants also will work with students on an individual basis providing academic and behavioral support to student in a therapeutic manner. The Teacher Assistant will provide crisis intervention and support as needed.

Ideal Candidate Requirements include:

-Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with Type 39 Substitute Certificate (if candidate does not already have teaching license)

OR

a Paraprofessional Certification/Licensure

We are looking for individuals who:

-Approach work with integrity, commitment and dedication

-Finds great joy working with children and sees each student as a unique and valuable individual

-Thinks positively and enthusiastically about people and what they are capable of becoming

-History of demonstrating initiative, flexibility and consistency in work environment

-Establishes and maintains positive and collaborative working relationships

-Having experience with behavior management a plus.

Connections Day School offers a complete benefit package including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and a 401k plan.

For more information about Connections Day School, please visit our web site at www.connectionsdayschool.net. An application for employment can be found on the website under the forms section. Please forward your resume, cover letter and completed application via fax to Ms. Kabak, Principal at 847-680-8583.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24,000.00 – $31,141.00 per year

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Work Location: One location