Paraprofessional Job Coach

**Job Summary:**

Join an award-winning, innovative school in Niles, Illinois that is student-focused and provides a unique and collaborative team environment. The Paraprofessional Job Coach position is non-exempt and operates on a year-round academic schedule with scheduled breaks and reduced summer hours. The role reports to the Assigned Special Education Teacher and the Assistant Principal for Vocational Educational Services.

**Responsibilities:**

- Improve academic and vocational skills of students.
- Support Special Education Teachers to help students achieve state standards, IEP goals, and/or specific district graduation requirements.
- Interact closely with staff, students, and parents/guardians to implement specialized or vocational educational programs for each student.

**Qualifications:**
- Maintain required educational certifications and training.
- Assist with classroom instruction, tutoring, or one-on-one instructional time under teacher supervision.
- Support students in completing assignments, administering tests, and inputting completion of class assignments into IEP software.
- Develop strategies to help students achieve their IEP/Transition plan goals.
- Actively participate in staff development opportunities and in-service trainings.
- Assist with crisis management, including physical restraints when necessary.
- Hold a State Approved Paraprofessional License, with a Bachelor's Degree preferred and a High School diploma required.

**Skills and Knowledge:**
- Possess a valid Illinois driver’s license and be willing to obtain a School Bus Driver’s Permit.
- Communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Understanding of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) processes.
- Ability to organize workloads effectively.

**Physical Demands:**
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, walk, and drive for extended periods.
- Occasionally lifting/moving objects and/or youth over 40 pounds.
- Provide physical restraint for students when necessary.
- Visual, hearing, and learning capabilities required for job functions.
- Participate in physical education activities and interact with students when needed.

**Environment and Scheduling:**
- Work during school and vocational program days and hours.
- Potential off-site work during remote learning days or when in-person learning is unsafe.
- Contact with students in various settings, including those exhibiting challenging behaviors.

Walsh Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds without discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or disability.