Paraprofessional

Amergis - Roselle, IL

Full-time

Roselle, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The School Aide at Amergis Healthcare Staffing plays a crucial role in supporting students who require instructional and behavioral assistance. This position involves working under the supervision of the special education department to help implement Individualized Education Program (IEP) objectives and facilitate learning activities in both special and general education settings.

Responsibilities

• Follow through with IEP objectives including math, reading, speech, independent skills, and managing behavioral deficits and excesses, one on one or as a general classroom aide.
• Facilitate teacher-directed learning activities including lesson plans, worksheets, reinforcement systems, small groups, social games, and work assistance.
• Assist students when included in general education classes.
• Communicate pertinent information to teachers.
• Accompany students during recess and lunch periods, along with community experiences.
• Strictly adhere to confidentiality requirements regarding all matters pertaining to students, parents, and classroom activities.
• Assist with activities of prescribed programs including those written by related service personnel such as PT, OT, and SLP.
• Assist students in the development of independent skills through self-care activities such as toileting, clothing routines, and personal hygiene.
• May be asked to assist in behavior management techniques at the direction of the teacher and/or other school professionals.
• Assist the teacher with clerical duties including making stimuli, making copies, maintaining a clean and organized classroom, preparing materials, and assignment scoring.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals via strong communication skills.
• Computer proficiency preferred.
• Successful completion of background screening and onboarding process.
• Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements.
• Full command, verbal and written, of the English language.
• Current certificate as applicable per state and/or client requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs