Teacher's Assistant/Paraprofessional

Description:

About Our Facility: JTC Academy was developed out of an intense need for programming that combines academics with therapeutic programming for youth having mental and acute behavioral health challenges that have often manifested into unmanageable, destructive and highly inappropriate behaviors. As a result, youth are often suspended or expelled, inappropriately placed, or placed in programs that only meet part of the youth’s needs. Research and statistics indicate that when youth experience these types of experiences eventually culminating a life of hopelessness, starting with drop out or falling through the cracks, and leading to a bleak future, a cycle of failure, and homelessness and substance abuse.

Position Summary:

A paraprofessional works to assist a teacher throughout their daily classroom activities. Some of the duties include helping schedule and implement programs in accordance with the curriculum as well as special education classroom and clerical duties such as maintaining a clean and safe environment or printing and preparing educational material.

Application Information

If interested, please send a letter of interest and email resume to Attention: Brittney Ralston, Human Resources. Email to BRalston@jtc-academy.com or fax to 618-398-2582.

JTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We not only do not discriminate against applicants based on culture, age, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, and socio-economic status, but welcome and encourage these applicants to apply. Veterans and people who have disabilities are also strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Requirements:

Professional Requirements

1. 60 Credit Hours Minimum/Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
2. Illinois Paraprofessional License
3. Experience working with emotionally and behaviorally challenged students
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
5. Technology Competency Test
6. Three Professional References

JTC Academy Requirements

DCFS Criminal Background Check

FBI Background Check

Drug Screening

Sex Offender Registry Check

Physical

Required Technology Competency:

Voicemail, Microsoft word/office, printer, texting, copier, calculator, scanner