Teaching Assistant at Nexus Family Healing

Onarga, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Mar, 26

Salary

18.0

Posted On

17 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Educational Assistance, Instructional Support, Communication, Classroom Management, Behavior Monitoring, Mentorship, Safety Compliance, First Aid/CPR, Diversity Awareness, Team Collaboration, Record Keeping, Lesson Delivery, Student Supervision, Support for IEPs, Professionalism, Child Development Knowledge

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Nexus Family Healing is hiring a Full Time Teaching Assistant for Grand Prairie School at our Onarga, IL location! Nexus-Onarga Family Healing is located approximately 30 miles south of Kankakee and 45 miles north of Champaign-Urbana, just a few miles off of I-57 on a historic site in Onarga, IL. Nexus Onarga provides boys ages 10 to 20 years old a structured, homelike environment where they can safely address a variety of unhealthy behaviors and mental health issues as well as childhood trauma. Nexus Onarga youth attend our onsite private, therapeutic Grand Prairie School which offers special education with small classes for grades 5th-12th. At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity. Benefits of the Teaching Assistant position at Nexus-Onarga: Small class sizes Full time paraprofessional with Teacher in each classroom Behavior Intervention Team readily available to provide ongoing support Residential program staff available throughout the school day to provide additional support where needed Tuition assistance program offered to pursue higher education 8 days of paid time off per calendar year plus pre-scheduled paid break weeks off throughout the year, including 2 weeks at Christmas, 1 week Spring Break, 1 week in June & 1 week in August, in addition to time off around other recognized holidays Endless training on mental health & trauma informed care Ongoing support of a team of trained & experienced professionals Internal advancement opportunities available with further education Employee Referral Bonus program Work Schedule & Salary: Salary starts at $17-$18 per hour based on prior years of experience as a Paraprofessional. Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours per week Monday-Friday 7a-3:30p Year-round school through the summer with holidays off & pre-scheduled paid break weeks off & 8 additional days of paid time off per calendar year provided for new employees Work Environment: Must be able to assist staff in physical and non-physical interventions with residents. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100+ pounds with assistance. Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time (2-4 hours). Must be able to twist, bend and stretch in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities within a school. The Teaching Assistant supports faculty in student learning and helps supervise students in both educational and residential settings. Primary responsibilities: Provide educational assistance to clients within a classroom setting. Provide one-on-one instructional support based on lesson plans. Communicate with students professionally and compassionately. Help maintain a safe, supportive learning environment. Deliver lessons and assist with assignments in the teacher’s absence. Prepare classroom materials and handouts. Assist with attendance and progress records. Supervise study halls and classrooms as needed. Collaborate with teachers to support classroom goals. Request classroom supplies as needed. Support student treatment plans and IEPs. Provide client supervision and mentorship. Monitor student behavior, redirect as needed, and assist with restraints when necessary. Support student transport to and from residential units. Promote respect for diversity across all identities and backgrounds. Serve as a compassionate, respectful, and professional role model. Continuously build knowledge in child and adolescent development to support positive youth growth. Ensure student resident safety and collaborate with co-workers to maintain an environment that is positive, respectful, clean, and safe. Ensure safety compliance across classrooms, school grounds, residential areas, and off-campus activities. Administer First Aid/CPR and follow emergency protocols. Maintain professional boundaries with student residents. Uphold privacy and confidentiality per Nexus policies. Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required by Nexus. Understand and support the Nexus philosophy and treatment modalities. Requirements Required Education and Licensure: Minimum 21 years of age High School diploma or GED is required. Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements. Must have an ISBE (Illinois State Board of Education) Paraprofessional Educator Endorsement (ELS PARA) or obtain upon hire prior to start date. Preferred Experience: Previous classroom support experience. At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith. Our ICARE Values: Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM! When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!

Responsibilities

The Teaching Assistant supports faculty in student learning and helps supervise students in both educational and residential settings. Responsibilities include providing educational assistance, maintaining a safe learning environment, and supporting student treatment plans.