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Mental Health Special Education

Location:
Chicago, IL
Posted:
November 30, 2023

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Joe Johnson

Youth Connection Charter School

Chicago, IL 60636

ad1lp2@r.postjobfree.com

+1-773-***-****

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Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Paraprofessional Educator/Teacher

Youth Connection Charter School - Chicago, IL

April 2013 to Present

Responsibilities

Teaching Special education students various subjects (Math, English etc.) on a individualized basis. Accomplishments

The impact that I have is that the students are gaining knowledge and their grades are improving. Skills Used

The skills that I demonstrate at this job is hands on and prior knowledge of the subject that is taught. Mental Health Tech

Mercy Hospital and Medical Center - Chicago, IL

September 2019 to December 2019

Servicing Mental health patients with basic life skills and hygiene care. Conducting group sessions about suicidal thoughts, assault and aggressive behavior. Lead Teacher

Beacon Therapeutic High School - Calumet Park, IL

November 2007 to July 2011

Duties include: Direct service to students, monitoring attendance, supervision of student arrivals and dismissals, writing and implementing student Individualized Educational Plans, conducting parent- teacher conferences, providing training to college students, developing and maintaining good working relationships with a network of community referral sources Behavior Interventionist/Crisis Worker

Beacon Therapeutic High School - Calumet Park, IL

January 2003 to October 2007

Duties include: Behavior management/modification assistance to students with disabilities in a therapeutic day setting, collecting and analyzing behavioral data, participating in monthly team meetings in support of monitoring student's behavioral progress, planning crisis meetings in support of monitoring student's behavioral progress, providing crisis intervention to students displaying physically aggressive behaviors

Teacher Therapist Assistant

Ada S. McKinley East Campus - Chicago, IL

February 1989 to December 2002

Duties include: Behavior analytic treatment services with the supervision and assistance of a licensed therapist, developing curriculum goals and programs that are appropriate for the ages and functionality of populations served, teaching math and English, functional living, socialization, recreation, leisure and communication skills, networking with families, management and interpreting behavioral data Instructor for Physically and Mentally Challenged Adults Austin Special Work Center - Chicago, IL

February 1981 to January 1989

Duties include: Supervising and training work center clients in subcontract vocational projects, developing and implementing self-help daily living programs and social behavioral programs Education

Bachelor's in Special Education

January 1999 to August 2001

Skills

• Crisis Intervention

• Special Education

• Classroom Management

Links

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Certifications and Licenses

CDA

Driver's License

Additional Information

Qualifications I am an accomplished behavioral health professional with enormous experience in counseling, needs assessment and program planning. I have a vast amount of experience in development, training, supervising and implementing programs for children and adults with developmental and behavioral challenges



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