Acacia Academy Hiring for Special Education Paraprofessional Job at La Grange, IL Full Time

Acacia Academy has a job opening for Special Education Paraprofessional! Low incidence of behavioral needs and outdoor instruction available in our Nature Center!

Are you searching to teach in an environment where your Administration supports you every step of the way?

Looking to get away from large classroom settings and the distant political dealings of a huge school district?

Are you hoping to cut down on paperwork and need an innovative and proactive environment open to feedback?

Acacia Academy is the place for you!

Acacia Academy has a maximum of only 10 students in each class. IEP planning is done collaboratively with an Administrator. Time is spent each day working on student IEP goals with help from an evidence-based computer program. Students are provided both push-in and pull-out related services daily as well as specialized reading instruction. Our teachers and Paraprofessionals are responsible for two different groups of students daily with daily planning times. For over 50 years, we have been providing individualized and differentiated instruction to the special education community in a caring and nurturing environment.

If you are passionate about Nurturing Minds, Enriching Lives, and Building Self-Esteem we encourage you to submit a letter of interest and resume to Kacey Bourdage / 708.579.9040 Ext.24

Acacia Academy is an accredited private special education school for grades 1-12 and offers a Transition Program for ages 18-22 servicing the Chicago, IL area. Acacia Academy’s proficiency is a direct result of the quality of our staff. Our extensive and competitive hiring process results in a team of well-qualified, enthusiastic individuals who provide a successful and positive educational environment for our students. Hiring, training, and retaining a dedicated workforce is vital to maintaining and enhancing a therapeutic learning environment.

The paraprofessional provides special education students with educational programs that will enable them to reach their fullest potential while rebuilding their self-esteem and self-worth.

Our campus is unique in that we have a large outdoor Nature Center. The Nature Center can be used to support curriculum as well as for sensory break.

Acacia Academy offers:

-Small Class Sizes, No More Than 10 students in Each Class

-Classroom Assistant Support in All Classrooms + 1:1 Paraprofessionals

-Very Supportive Administration to Onboard & Coach

-Related Services Daily

-Low Incidence of Behavioral Needs

-Individualized & Proactive Approaches to Daily Management & Student Needs

Job Type: Full-time

LBS1 (Learning Behavior Specialist) Required

COVID-19 considerations:
HEPA Air Purifiers Installed Throughout Building and Classrooms

Large Nature Center for Outdoor Instruction

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $17.00 – $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
HEPA air purifiers installed throughout building and classrooms.
Daily cleaning.

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an ISBE substitute teacher license, LBS1, or teaching license?

Work Location: One location