Paraprofessional
Easter Seals Metropolitan ChicagoIllinois, United States • Chicago, Illinois, United States
Posted October 15, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding opportunities for early learners and individuals of all abilities through education, disability support, and community services. The organization operates therapeutic schools and offers family advocacy, special education, and early learning programs across the Chicagoland and Greater Rockford regions.
Job Description
Easterseals Academy is seeking a Paraprofessional to provide support to students with autism, emotional disabilities, developmental delays, or intellectual disabilities. This role involves actively supporting student plans through IEP implementation, providing support for behavior intervention plans, and maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. The position offers the opportunity for frequent changes in assignments and may involve Extended School Year (ESY) work.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- State Approved Paraprofessional License
- Ability to perform crisis prevention/intervention training and CPR
Benefits
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- Excellent Insurance Protection
- Employer-paid life insurance
- AD&D coverage
- Long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career Growth
- Education Reimbursement
- Retirement Benefits
- Flexible PTO