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Transition Program Assistant/Paraprofessional/Job Coach
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New Connections Academy
Palatine, IL (In Person)
$30,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Transition Program Assistant/Paraprofessional/Job Coach 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars Palatine, IL 60074 From $30,000 a year - Full-time New Connections Academy 9 reviews From $30,000 a year - Full-time New Connections Transition Classroom is hiring a Program Assistant! Our organization is seeking candidates with a PEL to support our transition classroom. This classroom is home to students who are finished or near completion of their high school credits, practice vocational skills and behaviors in a supported setting. This classroom not only runs our school's working cafe, but engages in community exploration and recreation as well. If you would like to be part of bridging our students from school to their next life step (college, working, transition programs in their home community), this is the role for you! New Connections Academy utilizes educational, therapeutic, family and community connections to promote academic achievement and personal/emotional growth. Our staff is fully committed to helping each student make progress and develop the skills necessary to succeed at their public school and in their adult life. The environment is based in a positive nurturing model where "natural consequences" for behaviors are frequently utilized. Please visit our school website for more information (www.newconnectionsacademy.net). Duties of a Transition Program Assistant include: Implement small group or individual lesson plans created by special education teacher as needed, and complete other tasks that may be requested by the teacher Providing support and coaching to students during vocational tasks and experiences Partner with transition team to supervise students during community outings and trips Collaborate with teacher and transition team to run the school's on campus Cafe Provide whole classroom behavior management while also implementing individual behavior plans Maintain positive leadership and participation in P.E., group therapy and other activities Support the educational process to meet the needs of individual students Help develop, implement, and monitor student progress Participate and contribute to staff development activities and all-staff meetings Initiate and/or participate in problem-solving difficult situations involving students and/or faculty This is a full-time position with competitive salary and full benefits including health insurance as well as tuition reimbursement. Staff also receive daily lunch at no cost!