Special Education Classroom Aide / Teacher Assistant - Chicago at Merlin Day Academy

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Special Education, Collaboration, Therapeutic Intervention, Support, Development, Academic Needs, Social-Emotional Needs, Bilingual Spanish, Child Care, Teamwork, Communication, Adaptability, Problem Solving, Empathy, Patience, Organization

Industry

education

Description

Merlin Day Academy is an intensive therapeutic day program providing education and therapeutic intervention in a supportive classroom environment for children ages 6-14 with autism, AHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs. Our relationship-based, family-centered approach focuses on helping students build the skills that foster success in their community and beyond. Merlin Daya Academy is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Special Education Classroom Aide to join our multidisciplinary team of top specialists. In this clinic-based role, you will provide individualized support to clients in our program assisting with their development, academic, and social-emotional needs with the support of special education teachers. Location: 3319 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 - (parking available onsite) Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00-4:30pm Requirements Paraprofessional License required Bachelors degree preferred Bilingual Spanish preferred Experience working with children Ability to lift up to 35lbs Our comprehensive benefits Competitive hourly rate Paid Time Off (PTO) 401k with substantial company match Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO medical insurance Dental and Vision insurance $25,000 Life Insurance policy Continuing education reimbursement and professional development days Make an impact in the lives of children and their families by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide innovative, therapeutic interventions in an education setting. This is your chance to work in a supportive, collaborative environment where your skills and dedication are valued. Please see our full Special Education Classroom Aide job description attached to this posting, along with details of our competitive benefits package. Apply today and be part of our mission to empower children with neurodiverse needs to succeed! https://threebirdsonemission.com/careers/

Responsibilities

Provide individualized support to clients in the program, assisting with their development, academic, and social-emotional needs. Collaborate with special education teachers and a multidisciplinary team to implement therapeutic interventions.