Great Lakes Academy Paraeducator

Great Lakes Academy is a high-performing, single-site charter school located in South Chicago. Our mission is to prepare all of our students with the fundamental academic skills, critical thinking ability, and strength of character to excel in high school, college, and a career of their choice. We empower all of our students with the education today that they will need to change the world tomorrow.

We are seeking a high capacity, fiercely positive, growth-oriented Paraeducator for the 2023-24 school year. There is the potential for a signing bonus for highly qualified candidates.

Job Description

The Paraeducator is responsible for working with classroom instructors and staff to offer targeted teaching and supports to students with special needs, as well as general support for all students in the classroom and on campus grounds. The Paraeducator will work with the Great Lakes Academy Behavior Team to ensure that both assigned students and all classroom students are working toward their academic and goals.

Job Requirements

• A demonstrated history of professional reliability
• Valid Illinois Paraprofessional Educator License with Stipulations required
• Experience working with diverse learners in an urban school setting preferred, but not required
• Physical Requirements . Medium Work: Exerting up to fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to twenty (20) pounds of force frequently, and/or to ten (10) pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands include the ability to reach, handle, and finger objects; talk and hear; occasional use of near visual acuity and frequent use of far visual acuity. Spending majority of day on feet (i.e. will have to supervise lunch/recess)
• Belief in and alignment with Great Lakes Academy’s core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.

Culture Fit- Do these words describe you?

Commitment to social justice and equity, Fiercely positive, Hard-working, Intelligent, Team oriented, Organized, Sense of humor, Belief in the power of education, Humble, Self-reflective, Goal-oriented, Enthusiastic

As an equal opportunity employer, Great Lakes Academy hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law