About Us:

• The Baby Fold has been successfully wrapping services around children and families since 1902, offering life-critical support such as foster care, special education, early childhood programming, and adoption support. The Baby Fold is a unique resources with a strong and enduring heritage. We care for our youngest citizens so they can be blessed with loving homes, stable lives, and the futures they deserve.

BENEFITS & PERKS: We take good care of our employees so they can take care of our community. Benefits for full time Individual Student Aides include:

• Health Insurance (choice of 3 medical plans)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement plan (403(b)/ROTH) with employer match
• No cost Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plan and Dependent Care Plan
• Generous amount of built-in paid vacation over school breaks
• Paid Personal time and Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• NEW - No fee, No credit check $1,500 Line of Credit for medical, mental health, & veterinary services
• NEW - Personalized assistance with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Year-round salary for all school staff (paid breaks)
• Discounted Fitness Memberships
• Advancement opportunities and abundant training
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Competitive pay with annual merit increases

Summary:

• The Individual Student Aide works one-on-one with a student with severe emotional/behavioral disabilities and/or autism to implement the assigned duties on the student’s Individual Education Program, and works with the lead teacher and other classroom/support staff to provide a comprehensive education and behavioral program for the assigned student.
• The Student Aide works the schedule along with all students and staff, working Full-time, 8:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, following the school calendar, 37.5+ hrs/week.
• PAY: $14 - $17.50/hour ($27,300 - $34,125/year), based on experience, education, & certifications, paid over breaks

Responsibilities:

• Implement Instructional Program: Assists in implementing activities related to the behavioral/education program, under the direction of the certified staff, and assists certified staff with behavioral and crisis intervention with the assigned student
• Progress Reporting: Assists in collecting behavioral data on the assigned student to be used in establishing and evaluating the student’s individual educational program.
• Organize, Inventory, and Prepare Instructional Equipment: Responsible, under the direction of the certified staff, for preparing and organizing materials needed for the daily lesson plan implementation, which includes reading the lesson plans ahead of time, determining which materials were to be used, setting up, and organizing materials at the beginning and end of the day, as assigned.

Requirements of an Individual Student Aide:

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree or 60 hours of course work preferred
• Paraprofessional license preferred, or must obtain upon hire
• Previous experience working with students with learning, behavioral, emotional, or developmental disabilities in an educational or residential setting strongly preferred.
• Must be 21 with valid driver's license, adequate auto insurance, and able to provide driving record

CONTACT US:

• For more information on job opportunities at The Baby Fold, please visit www.thebabyfold.org/careers/tbf.
• For assistance in applying/checking status of your application, contact humanresources@thebabyfold.org or 309-454-1700.

Education

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

• DL-Driver's license

• PEL-Paraprofessional Ed