Mental Health Professional (MHP)

The Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. School is a therapeutic day school in Tinley Park, Illinois. We are Illinois State Board of Education certified and serve intellectually and developmentally delayed students ages three until twenty-one. Our curriculum is provided twelve months a year, with one week breaks between the trimesters. Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy School has a low student / teacher ratio, in a self-contained campus with exceptional and credentialed teachers, aides, and medical oversight where needed has a robust curriculum focused on student development toward independence, productivity and societal participation in a most normal and least restrictive environment.

Position Summary :

Under the overall administration of the Principal and direction of the Assistant Principals for Curriculum and Internal Programming, employs Applied Behavior Specialists to implement a program of Applied Behavior Analysis. This specialized program is designed to meet the needs of autistic and developmentally disabled children, utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis within a framework of Operant Conditioning and Discrete Trial methodology.

Qualifications :

• Experience : LBS1 certification and prior special education teaching experience preferred. Required are at least two references that indicate excellence in teaching and the ability to team-teach in a highly structured environment, one of which must be from the present employer or academic advisor.
• Physical Demands : The employee must be personally capable of intervening in all forms of de-escalation techniques, sit for extended periods on the floor, walk, run, and be able to lift 75 lbs. without prior restrictions in the event of an emergency.
• Skills : Must have two references that indicate a high level of success in the areas of the ability to team-teach, ability to interact at a cooperative level with other professionals and administrative personnel, and a significant desire to demonstrate teaching success with children.
• Education : At least a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education LBS1 certification or approval required.
• Hours : Monday through Friday 8 : 00 am - 3 : 15 pm
• Must pass a physical / drug screening, criminal background check and MVR background.

Lt. Joseph Kennedy School offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes : paid training, medical, dental, vision discount, free life insurance to employees, free long-term disability to employees, the option to buy supplemental life, accidental death and dismemberment, time off and 403 (b) retirement plan. The Kennedy School is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Founded in 1949 by the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Coletta’s of Illinois provides a lifelong continuum of care beginning in early childhood. Our residential, educational and vocational training programs provide services for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities that enhance their independence and well-being. We serve participants without regard to race, religion or economic background. St. Coletta’s meets individuals’ needs and abilities while providing the least restrictive environment for growth.