Paraprofessional

We are hiring paraprofessionals Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm!! Walter Lawson Childrens Home exists to provide assistance and service to persons with intellectual disabilities. Walter Lawson plays a significant role in the delivery of health care services and programs, maximizing quality of life and independence, supporting community integration, providing an opportunity for self-determination and advocating for individual rights. We are looking for a full-time Paraprofessional! Full time employees are eligible for our full benefits package including medical (with available HSA and/or FSA)/dental/vision/prescription coverage as well as life/STD/LTD/disability, 401k with matching and PTO! Will follow traditional school calendar. Typical hours are 8:30am - 4:30pm. TITLE: Paraprofessional QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold a High School Diploma or GED with a valid CNA, DSP, or Hab Aid Certificate. Must be able to obtain a Paraprofessional Educator License in Illinios. RESPONSIBILITIES: Attend report each morning, checking for assignment changes.Transport assigned students to and from school.Assist in maintaining class area in good order (neat and well stocked with materials and supplies).Assist in implementing and documenting IEP programs, maintaining accurate records and gathering supplies and materials for daily lesson plan activites.Participate in student's physical therapy evaluation, as assigned..Provide direct care and document require nursing care items (i.e. length of seizures, amount of food eaten, temperatures, ect) as needed, in classroom areaParticipate in student's Annual Review/IEP/MDC meeting as assigned. Report any adaptive equipment or appliance problems to classroom teacher.Assist and participate in special events and field tripsOther duties as assigned ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and SAFETY: Must be able to lift 50 pounds independentlyUse infection control, safety and correct body mechanics at all timesUse proflex belt whenever liftingParticipate in continuing education and in-service training provided EOE