Individual Student Aide

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Baby Fold has been successfully wrapping services around children and families since 1902, offering life-critical support such as foster care, special education, early childhood programming, and post-adoption support. The Baby Fold is a unique resources with a strong and enduring heritage. We care for our youngest citizens so they can be blessed with loving homes, stable lives, and the futures they deserve.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Life & Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Plan

Paid Vacation, Personal time, Sick time, and Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

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Mentorship, advancement, and professional development opportunities Summary of Working as an Individual Student Aide:

The Individual Student Aide implements the assigned duties on one student's individual Education Program (IEP), in addition to working with the Teacher Therapist and other classroom/support staff in providing a comprehensive education and behavioral program for that assigned student with severe emotional/behavioral disabilities and/or autism. Also assists in collecting data, organizing materials, and implementing strategies consistent with the social learning model of the program.

WORK HOURS: Full-time, 8:00 A.M.-3:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, following the school calendar.

Location: 108 E Willow St, Normal (Hammitt on Willow) or 612 Oglesby, Normal (Hammitt on Oglesby)

Must have high school diploma and have IL paraprofessional license or able to obtain upon hire

Pay: paid year-round, even over school breaks! Hourly/non-exempt, starting at $15.82 per hour, more based on experience, certification, and education.

New: $1,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants Responsibilities:

Implement Instructional Program: Assists in implementing activities related to the behavioral/education program. The implementation of the activities will be under the direction of the certified staff. Assists certified staff with behavioral and crisis intervention with students.

Progress Reporting: Assists in collecting and preparing behavioral data on each child to be used in establishing and evaluating individual educational programs.

Organize, Inventory, and Prepare Instructional Equipment: Responsible, under the direction of the certified staff, for preparing and organizing materials needed for the daily lesson plan implementation, including reading the lesson plans ahead of time, determining which materials are to be used, setting up, and organizing materials at the beginning and end of the day. Statement of Inclusion: The Baby Fold is committed to fostering a culture of respect and inclusion, where each individual feels empowered and where our differences are celebrated. We encourage each other to engage in meaningful conversations, seek out different perspectives, and continually work to cultivate an environment where all ideas are valued.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent

Paraprofessional license with the State of Illinois preferred or will required to obtain upon employment.

Highly Preferred: One year of experience working with children with autism and/or developmental disabilities

Must be able to implement non-violent physical crisis intervention techniques according to The Baby Fold's physical management and crisis intervention procedures.