Para Professional for Therapeutic Day School (Full-Time)
Northwest Special Education Cooperative has an opening for a Para Professional to serve our Therapeutic Day School, Northwest Academy, in Elizabeth, IL
Qualified candidates will be asked to provide support to students in a Therapeutic Day School Environment.
Due to the characteristics and needs of the students attending Northwest Academy, paraprofessionals must have the ability to:
–Sit for extended periods of time
–See a computer screen and read printed material with or without visual aids
–Stand, walk, bend over, reach overhead, grasp, push, pull and move, lift and/or carry up to 25-50 pounds at waist height
–Assist with personal care of students, when necessary
–Physically place students in control positions if they are acting in a way that is an imminent danger to themselves or others
–Work in both indoor and outdoor environments
Qualifications:
–High School Diploma
–Demonstrate experience and training necessary to work effectively with students with special education needs.
–Illinois Para Professional Certification
–Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) Certified preferred, but not required
Salary/Benefits:
Northwest Academy offers a competitive salary.
How to Apply:
Please direct cover letter, resume, and 3 letters of recommendation to:
Tracy Dahl, Director of Special Education
Northwest Special Education Cooperative
310 North West Street
Elizabeth, IL 61028
or email to: [email protected]
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