Teacher assistant/Paraprofessional

Responsibilities

Paraprofessional Full-Time

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Principal, the Para Professional Aide provides students with educational and behavioral programs that will enable them to reach their fullest educational potential, while rebuilding their self-esteem. Assist teacher in the academic process that includes assisting in management of the classroom environment under the teacher’s leadership. Acts as a positive role model for students. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Actively moves around classroom to facilitate student’s learning. Communicates effectively with teacher. Available to all students by physical proximity as well as by visual contact. Encourages continued student engagement without disrupting classroom instructions Encourages students to make choices appropriate to classroom and school environment. Demonstrates ability to manage student behavior during instructional interaction. Develops awareness of each student’s special needs. Demonstrates consistent awareness for each student’s safety and whereabouts. Assists in maintaining required behavior management plans. Works in collaboration with teacher and principal regarding school projects and students needs. Prepare and maintain each student’s Behavior Charts on a daily and quarterly basis in collaboration with the teacher. Assist in the grading of objective homework assignments as directed by the teacher. Assist in the instructional process as directed by the teacher. Assist in the duplication of instructional material as directed by the classroom teacher. Utilizes knowledge and skills related to crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation in order to provide a safe environment for students, visitors and staff. Benefits include: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System (SBHS) is a 178-bed acute care facility located in Streamwood, IL and has been providing mental health treatment to the Chicagoland community and the state of Illinois since 1991. We are dedicated to offering services to meet the ever-changing emotional and behavioral healthcare needs of children, adolescents, adults, and their families. One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com