Personal Care Assistant/Job Coach - Special Education

Position Type:
Support Staff/Program Assistant - Special Education

Date Posted:
6/17/2024

Location:
West Chicago Community High School

Date Available:
24/25 School Year

District:
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Community High School District 94
West Chicago, IL 60185

A GREAT PLACE TO WORK!!
Vacancy Available
24/25 School Year

POSITION Personal Care Assistant/Job Coach - Special Education

Starting rate is $18.43 per hour or $18.94 per hour with a degree
With 5+ years of experience, starting rate is $20.43 per hour or $20.94 per hour with a degree
This is a 10 month calendar (8 hours per day)
This position is covered by the WCHSSSA Collective Bargaining Agreement
FUNCTION
To assist students with a variety of special needs in regular and special education classrooms.

REQUIREMENTS

ISBE Paraprofessional Licensure Required (ELS-PARA, STA-PARA, PEL, SUB)

Please check the following website for more information: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Educator-Licensure-Application.aspx
A valid and registered teaching license supersedes the need for a separate Paraprofessional license

Prefer experience working with students/youth
Must be able to work with other staff in a team-oriented manner to best serve the needs of the students
Must be flexible and willing to work in a variety of settings within the Special Education Department
Must be organized and possess good record keeping skills
Experience working with persons with disabilities preferred
CPR/AED Certification desired
School Bus Permit

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(other duties and responsibilities may be assigned)

Attend to personal needs of disabled students including, but not limited to, using prosthetic devices, bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and bowel/bladder care. Protect student privacy while doing so.
Secure or hoist students into necessary equipment such as chairs, slings, stretchers, pool, etc.
Call for medical services for students when needed.
Help students embark and debark from buses.
Escort students to various locations.
Assist educators and case managers in implementing classroom goals and objectives.
Perform clerical tasks as requested (i.e. taking attendance, typing, duplicating, making phone calls, and running errands).
Become familiar with and carry out student accommodation plans; assist students in attaining IEP objectives.
Observe, record and chart behavior of students as needed.
Assist student(s) in learning to become responsible and successful in preparation to adulthood.
Provide student assistance during evacuation drills (fire, tornado, crisis, etc.)
Maintain confidentiality of all student information.
Provide assistance with daily activities including physical and occupational therapy.
Assist certified staff with students' daily/weekly behavior plan.
Assist with maintaining safety of classroom environment.
Provide 1-1 assistance with feeding, toileting, personal hygiene, and protecting student privacy.
Physical transfers to provide 1-1 assistance with feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene.
Transport students in school vehicles.
Provide oversight for students in community/job placements.
Carries out other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must be able to perform all of the duties and responsibilities of the position
Ability to communicate effectively and accurately, both orally and in writing, in English
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external constituents
Ability to work independently, stay on task, multi-task, and take responsibility to complete assigned projects and duties in a timely and efficient manner

APPLICATION PROCESS
Please apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/d94/onlineapp/default.aspx

Internal applicants should be sure to choose the Internal Applicants section.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Contractual language requires that positions be posted for a minimum of five business days. Positions will be posted until filled.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION:
Community High School District 94 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

NON-DISCRIMINATION COORDINATOR
Julie Swartzloff
Director of Human Resources
326 Joliet Street
West Chicago, IL 60185
630-876-6216

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.