Assistant Teacher
ThresholdsChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted October 6, 2025
42220 - 47500 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to fostering an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency’s mission.
Job Description
We are seeking a Teacher's Assistant for Thresholds High School to help youth experiencing mental illness.
Requirements
- Must be 20 years of age or older
- Paraprofessional Certification through Illinois State Board of Education: Educator License with Stipulations (ELS)
- To be able to perform Therapeutic Crisis Intervention therapeutic restraint techniques, which require moderate exertion, being able to lift 40 pounds, and the mobility to lower self to a kneeling position on the floor.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Previous experience working with high school aged children dealing with mental illness
Benefits
- Competitive pay - Base Rate: $21.11 - 23.75 per hour
- Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation)
- Dental insurance, vision insurance, 4 medical insurance plans
- 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
- Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
- Mileage reimbursement
- Public service loan forgiveness
- Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
- Reimbursement for professional licensure and license renewal
