Paraprofessional

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Paraprofessional

The Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. School is a therapeutic day school in

Tinley Park, Illinois. We are Illinois State Board of Education

certified and serve intellectually and developmentally delayed students

ages three until twenty-one. Our curriculum is provided twelve months a

year, with one week breaks between the trimesters.\

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The Paraprofessional is responsible for implementing all assigned

classroom duties, IEP goals, objectives and behavior interventions

specific to an assigned child with a variety of special needs, as well

as a small group of students in a classroom.\

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• Schedule:**1st Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM\
  
  

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• Pay rate:**\$21.90
  
  

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Responsibilities

• Implements the program and classroom activities that are written by
  
  

the LBS1.

• As supervised by the LBS1, implements curriculum chosen through
  
  

research and best practice as part of the teaching process and other

classroom activities.

• Maintains and collects data on student behavior as indicated in the
  
  

students Behavior Intervention Plan (B.I.P.) and as directed and

trained by the B.C.B.A.

• Is fully knowledgeable of all behavior management programs for
  
  

students in the classroom and is capable of implementing these

programs in both structured and unstructured settings and

activities.

• Provides data related to completion of the goals and objectives of
  
  

the IEP and programs for child assigned and small group as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Therapeutic/Cooperative school working with children
  
  

with special needs required.

• Experience with medically fragile children required.
• Experience with behavior de-escalation required.
• Preference will be given to any personnel that have worked with or
  
  

have had experience with ABA Therapy.

• Certified by the State of Illinois as a paraprofessional or
  
  

substitute (short-term approval for paraprofessionals is accepted).

Information on how to apply for the paraprofessional, substitute

license or short-term approval can be found through the Illinois

State Board of Education.

• Must provide at least two references that strongly indicate an
  
  

interest in children, the ability to implement and follow through on

directives, potential to function as an aide in a classroom and

professional growth potential.

• Must possess a valid IL driver\'s license meeting DCFS approval.
• Must Pass a criminal background check and physical/drug test.
• Benefits:**\
  
  

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Lt. Joseph Kennedy School offers a comprehensive benefit package that

includes: paid training, medical, dental, vision discount, free life

insurance to employees, free long-term disability to employees, the

option to buy supplemental life, accidental death and dismemberment, and

participate in a 403 (b) retirement plan. **After one hundred and twenty

(120) days of employment employees earn up to twenty-five (25) PTO days

per year and ten (10) paid holidays per year. \*\*\*School operates all

year round\*\*\*\***\

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• About us:**\
  
  

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Founded in 1949 by the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, **St. Colettas

of Illinois**provides a lifelong continuum of care beginning in early

childhood. Our residential, educational and vocational training programs

provide services for adults and children with intellectual and

developmental disabilities that enhance their independence and

well-being. We serve participants without regard to race, religion or

economic background. St. Colettas meets individuals needs and abilities

while providing the least restrictive environment for growth.