Teacher Associate at Sevita
Bloomington, IL 61704
About the Job
Teacher Associate - Adolescent (Teens) Program
**Starting pay rate $17/hr. or more based on experience**
Do you have experience working in a learning environment and want to work for a company that actively improves the lives of the individuals it serves? In the Teacher Associate role, you will be an important part of our commitment to serve others.
- Work one-on-one with an assigned student under the direction of a teacher and adjusts delivery of instruction and learning activities accordingly.
- Instruct students in a teacher’s absence, using the Behavior Management techniques to promote a smooth functioning classroom.
- Utilize various teaching techniques when working with students on a one-on-one basis.
- Monitor student’s learning behavior progress.
- Instruct students when a teacher is involved in a team meeting or parent conference.
- Keep on-going records of all students receiving one-on-one instruction and assists teachers and students in record keeping.
- Assist teachers on educational field trips.
- Participate as a member of the treatment team.
- Attend all staff meetings, and training opportunities provided by the agency.
- Use behavior management system effectively with all students and works effectively with teachers to resolve conflict situations.
- Support the teachers in the growth of student academic work.
- Provide for “On-Call” coverage on a rotating basis.
- Perform other related duties and activities as required.
Qualifications:
- Must be 21 years of age to work in the Adolescent (Teens) Program per DCFS specification.
- Holds a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent (GED).
- Has met one of the following requirements.
- Holds an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
- Completed at least 60 semester hours of credit from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (excluding remedial coursework).
- Scored 460 or higher on the ParaPro Test and has an official report from the Educational Testing Service
- Present evidence of earning the following scores on the Work Keys test: Reading for Information: 4, Writing/Business Writing: 3, and Applied Mathematics: 4.
Why Join Us?
- Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 30+ hours/week.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Rewarding, complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of co-workers.
- Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.
We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – Apply Today!
Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.
We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.
Sevita is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects the unique talents, experiences, and perspectives of our employees and the people we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
