Paraprofessional

We are seeking exceptional Teacher's Assistants (TAs) / Paraprofessionals for our year-round day school located in Geneva, IL. Hours are 8:15 AM to 3:15 PM, Monday-Friday.

Hourly rates for Life Skills:

• For individuals without a Bachelor's Degree: $20.00 with no experience, $21.00 with 2 years of Paraprofessional experience, up to $22.50 with 5 years or more.
• For individuals with a Bachelor's Degree: $21.00 with no experience, $22.00 with 2 years of Paraprofessional experience, up to $23.50 with 5 years or more.

Marklund Day School is a non-public, state-certified school that partners with area school districts to provide a highly specialized educational experience. The therapeutic, sensory-driven Multi-Needs Program serves individuals ages 3 through 21 with medical, developmental, and physical disabilities. Through the Life Skills Program, teachers and paraprofessionals provide individualized functional curriculum and support for students diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum, specific learning disabilities, and developmental disabilities.

• Assist teachers with classwork and the daily care of students with special needs.
• Provide direct care, attend in‑services and other educational functions as required.
• Keep classroom equipment clean and provide safe physical environments for all students.
• Document all goals and programs, including daily participation records after completion of a task with a student.
• Work directly with students one‑on‑one and in groups outlined in IEPs.
• Pass PCM (behavior management) training successfully.

As an equal opportunity employer, Marklund respects and supports diversity, equity and inclusion as part of our work environment.

• Illinois Paraprofessional Educator license is required. It can be obtained after being hired within 30 days, and we will offer a $500 bonus for obtaining it. Candidates must have at least a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and meet its functional and environmental requirements.

Full‑Time Employees:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company Pay Life Insurance for all FT employees
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Long‑Term Disability
• Voluntary Short‑Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)*
• * School Employees Receive “Closed Days” and Sick/Personal PTO Cash‑In & Conversion Twice Per Year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extended Sick Bank

Full‑Time and Part‑Time

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Credit Union Membership
• Retirement Savings Plan – eligible upon hire
• Marklund matches up to 5%

• Annual Employee Recognition Dinner and Celebration
• Years of Service Awards and Gifts beginning at 5 years
• You Caught My Eye – Monthly Employee Award
• Thanksgiving Turkey
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program

• We promote from within whenever possible
• You are paid while you train:
• In‑House Training Programs
• Leadership Training Program
• Employee Workshops on a variety of topics