Paraprofessional (Full Time) - 24/25 School Year

The Opportunity: Are you interested in helping children receive the education and care they deserve? Meelo is looking for dedicated, compassionate professionals to provide in-school instruction, care, and supervision for students with special needs. Under the direction of a special education teacher, you will perform a variety of duties related to the instruction and care of special needs students in your assigned school. Working with students individually or in small groups, you will ensure that students meet their specific instructional and health-related goals in a safe, nurturing classroom environment. Here at Meelo, we are building a better approach to pediatric behavioral healthcare. Be part of our mission to offer accessible, best-in-class care to children and families in need of your support. What You’ll Do: Assist in the instruction of individual and small groups of students, reinforcing lessons and instructions provided by the teacher Monitor and maintain the health and safety of students with chronic and acute health needs Support the teacher in developing and preparing lessons and classroom materials Assist the teacher in maintaining appropriate order and student conduct; respond to student disruptions, utilizing approved behavior modification and intervention techniques in accordance with established policies and procedures Assist speech and physical therapists, psychologists, adaptive physical education teachers and other specialists with physical development activities Support the teacher with implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) through instruction in a variety of activities; attend IEP meetings to provide and obtain information about your students What You Bring: High-school degree or equivalent (AA a plus) Valid Para certification/license (mandatory) Experience working with children, preferably in a daycare or educational setting (otherwise: nanny, babysitter, mentor, tutor, coach, counselor would be a plus) Creative problem solver in dynamic environments Strong knowledge of behavior management techniques Familiarity with curriculum development for early childhood education Ability to effectively manage a classroom and maintain discipline Knowledge of toddler care and preschool teaching methods Proficiency in literacy education, including reading instruction and language development Understanding of childhood development milestones and appropriate activities Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team Ability to walk, run, stand for long periods, kneel, crawl, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds Reliable car, proof of auto insurance, and valid driver’s license required A desire to help others gain valuable life skills and use that as motivation for your own advancement What We Offer: Competitive pay Career advancement paid training and opportunities A supportive and collaborative culture with direct access to our Clinical leadership Health, dental, and vision insurance available for employees consistently working full-time hours (30 hour+ per week on average) Paid-time off Mileage Reimbursement #HP123 Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday No nights No weekends Application Question(s): Briefly outline any previous experience working with children! Please note if you have any experiencing working with children or adults with special needs or disabilities. Experiencing applying ABA concepts in the past is a plus! Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: childcare: 1 year (Required) childcare with autism or other disabilities: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: RBT Certification (not mandatory) (Preferred) driver's license or reliable means of transportation (Required) Paraprofessional License/Certification (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to Relocate: Maywood, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person