Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Eyas Landing
Job overview
The Teacher Assistant role at Eyas Landing supports neurodiverse children in the Merlin Day Academy program by assisting with education and therapeutic interventions to help students achieve their Individual Education Plan goals.
Responsibilities and impact
The assistant supports students under licensed teachers and therapists by modeling skills, following behavior plans, assisting with health needs, preparing therapy rooms, collecting data, and maintaining a safe environment.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers an hourly wage of $17.50 to $19.00 based on experience, paid time off, sick leave, federal and floating holidays, 401k with company match, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and no travel requirements with onsite parking.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree preferred or at least 60 semester hours of college credit or paraprofessional exam completion, willingness to obtain a paraprofessional license, and ability to lift 35 lbs.
Career development
The company provides individualized mentorship, in-depth onboarding, and professional development days to support career growth.
Work environment and culture
Eyas Landing promotes a collaborative culture with celebrations for birthdays and anniversaries, branded apparel, and holiday events, emphasizing family-centered care and teamwork.
Company information
Eyas Landing operates Merlin Day Academy, a private therapeutic day school for neurodiverse children offering various therapy and educational services in a supportive environment.
Team overview
The Teacher Assistant joins a collaborative team of therapeutic assistant paraprofessionals working alongside clinicians to provide comprehensive special education and therapy services.
Job location and travel
The job is onsite with no travel required and includes onsite parking.
Unique job features
The role is unique in supporting an innovative program for neurodiverse students with a focus on relationship-based, family-centered care and a wide range of therapeutic services.
Company overview
Eyas Landing is a multi-disciplinary therapeutic clinic based in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2007 by Dr. Laura Mraz, an occupational therapist and child development specialist, the clinic offers a range of services including occupational, physical, and speech therapy, as well as social work and developmental therapy. Eyas Landing focuses on providing comprehensive therapeutic programs for children and adolescents. The company generates revenue through its various therapeutic services and has grown to employ between 51 to 200 staff members.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize experience or interest in working with neurodiverse children and supporting therapeutic and educational goals under licensed professionals, as this is central to the Teacher Assistant role at Eyas Landing.
Highlight skills related to assisting with Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behavior plans, and modeling appropriate behaviors, as well as any experience with data collection, therapy room prep, and supporting special health care needs.
Apply through multiple platforms including Eyas Landing's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for the Merlin Day Academy program.
Connect on LinkedIn with current Teacher Assistants and special education staff at Eyas Landing; ice breakers could include asking about their experience working with neurodiverse students or inquiring how they found success supporting IEP goals.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'neurodiverse children,' 'IEP support,' 'behavior plan,' 'therapeutic intervention,' and 'special education paraprofessional' to ensure it passes initial automated screenings.
Use Jennie Johnson's Power Apply feature to automate tailored applications, identify multiple application channels, and find relevant Eyas Landing contacts on LinkedIn, freeing you to focus on preparing for interviews and networking.
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