Connections Academy East, a leader in providing special education services, is

recruiting a Program Interventionist for an immediate opening. We are seeking a

caring individual with a desire to help students achieve their goals to join our

team.

QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with experience working with diverse

learners. The ultimate candidate will be an experienced and tested individual who

possesses a combination of the following: Education/Licensure: Bachelor’s degree or

higher in education or equivalent. LBS1 endorsement preferred but not required.

Background/Skills: Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with a special

needs population. Experience working with students impacted by a variety of special

needs (emotional disabilities, autism, specific learning disabilities, etc.) preferred.

Experience implementing behavior support is a plus.

DUTIES:

Connections Academy East seeks an experienced candidate to work as a member of

the team in our Restorative Interventions & Supports office. The Program Interventionist

is responsible for providing support to students referred to the RIS office. RIS staff must

support students in all areas of the school day including academics, behavioral and

social-emotional support. The Program Interventionist is responsible for entering and

tracking data on interventions used for each student and presenting that data during

team meetings. Additional responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

knowledge of special education policies and procedures, ability to learn and teach social

skills to students using our SEL program, excellent organizational and interpersonal

skills, and ability to collaboratively create interventions. The Program Interventionist

must acquire and maintain certification in the school’s Nonviolent Crisis Prevention;

meet expectations and responsibilities in a timely fashion, understand the therapeutic

process and implement strategies to foster student growth, communicate effectively with

all staff and students, monitor classrooms, facilitate peer mediations, create student

personal improvement plans, etc.

SALARY/BENEFITS:

Connections offers an attractive salary, as well as a complete benefits package

including: medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and a

401k plan.

ADDITIONAL NOTES: Desired Outcomes:

Action oriented; identifies and seizes opportunities. Decision quality: makes good, timely

decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment. Ethics

and Values: has unwavering ethical and moral judgment and behavior. Integrity and

trust: is seen as a direct, trustworthy and honest individual.

HOW TO APPLY:

For more information about Connections Academy East, please visit our website at

www.connectionsacademyeast.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. Shannon, Principal at (224) 544-5921 or via email

that can also be found on the website..

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $36,000.00 - $44,000.00 per year

Benefits:

 401(k)

 Dental insurance

 Flexible spending account

 Health insurance

 Life insurance

 Paid time off

 Professional development assistance

 Tuition reimbursement

 Vision insurance

Schedule:

 8 hour shift

 Monday to Friday

Education:

 High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

 Paraprofessional Certification or Substitute License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,000.00 - $44,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• Elementary school
• High school
• Middle school

Physical setting:

• Special education school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person