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Department Lead of TA - Chicago (AV)
Department: Human Resources
Full Time
Chicago, Illinois, United States - 60618
Description

Make a Meaningful Difference as a Therapeutic Assistant!

Do you love working on a collaborative team with a shared mission? Are you looking to make a positive impact in your community while growing your skills in a play-based, child-centered clinical environment? Merlin Day Academy, an ISBE-approved private therapeutic day school, is seeking a Therapeutic Assistant Department Lead to join our multidisciplinary team of top therapists.

Apply today at threebirdsonemission.com/careers!

About the Role

As a Therapeutic Assistant Department Lead, you will support children ages 6-14 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs. In this role, you'll help promote each child's cognitive, social, emotional, adaptive, and developmental growth by:

  • Assisting with individualized therapy activities and classroom/lesson preparation

  • Supporting group therapy rotations

  • Collaborating daily with occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and social workers

  • Helping maintain a positive, engaging, play-based learning environment

  • Providing mentorship and performance feedback to Therapeutic Assistants to ensure consistency in care delivery and growth

Compensation & Benefits

  • Hourly Rate: $21-$22/hour

  • Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision + Life & Disability Insurance

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

  • Competitive PTO and Holiday Allowances

  • 401(k) with Employer Contributions

  • Continuing Education (CEU) Reimbursement

  • Employee Referral Program

Schedule & Location

  • Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00a-4:30p or 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

  • Location: 3319 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Associate's degree OR completion of at least 60 semester hours of college-level coursework

  • Experience working with children or clients with special needs is a plus

  • Paraprofessional License via ISBE

  • Ability to lift up to 25lbs

Why Join Merlin Day Academy?

  • Supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven culture

  • Professional growth opportunities, including mentorship and CEU support

  • The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with neurodiverse needs

Please see our full Therapeutic Assistant Department Lead job description attached to this posting, along with details of our competitive benefits package.

Apply today at threebirdsonemission.com/careers to join our mission of empowering children with neurodiverse needs to succeed!

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