Paraprofessional Therapeutic Assistant Support Neurodiverse Students
Merlin Day Academy
Chicago, IL
$17.00-19.00 per hour
Permanent
Full-time
24 days ago
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We are seeking a Therapeutic Assistant Paraprofessional to join our team to support our therapeutic staff. The Therapy Assistant Paraprofessional will join a team of therapeutic professionals including licensed social workers, occupational, physical, speech and ABA therapists.Mentorship and opportunities to observe therapy sessions, as well as assistance with graduate school application process will be provided for our therapeutic assistant paraprofessionals.80% of our Therapeutic Assistant Paraprofessional staff have been accepted into graduate healthcare programs!Our Therapeutic Assistants are paraprofessionals that gain a wide range of experience with room for advancement.Assist therapists with clients and promote their participation in therapeutic activities.Assist in therapy room and lesson preparation.Assist students with their daily care needsAssist in cleaning and organizing facility.Therapeutic Assistant Paraprofessional RequirementsBachelors degree preferredWillingness to obtain a paraprofessional licenseAbility to lift 35lbsOur comprehensive benefits support our therapeutic assistant paraprofessional team in achieving work-life balance!Competitive hourly rate based on experience $17-19/hourParaprofessional license renewalCompetitive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Sick Leave (PSL)Paid Federal Holidays, Paid Floating Holiday and Professional Development DaysNew Parent 6 week ramp up (20 hour schedule at full salary for first 6 weeks)401k with substantial company matchBlue Cross Blue Shield PPO medical insuranceDental and Vision insurance$25,000 Life Insurance policyNo travel and onsite parkingOur collaborative culture is celebrated by our therapeutic assistant paraprofessional team!In-depth onboarding to set you up for successIndividualized mentorship focused on your unique goalsBirthday and Anniversary celebrationsBranded Company ApparelHoliday celebrations and MORE!Our Therapeutic Assistant Paraprofessional team support an innovative program for neurodiverse students.Merlin Day Academy is a private, therapeutic day school that provides students with autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neuro-diverse learning needs ages 6 to 12 an intensive, individualized educational environment that cultivates relationship-based, family-centered care. Our collaborative team of therapeutic assistant paraprofessionals work alongside our clinicians to provide special education, social work, occupational therapy, applied behavior analysis (ABA), developmental therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, language therapy, nutrition, and feeding therapy services.