About Krejci Academy:

Krejci ("Kret-see") Academy is a therapeutic day school in Warrenville, IL, serving individuals on the autism spectrum ages 5 - 22 years.  We are able to provide small class sizes that speak to students' individual needs.  Each classroom is led by a Special Education Teacher with the support of a Teacher Assistant and one or more Paraprofessionals.  

Paraprofessionals provide support to the classroom teacher in implementing the therapeutic treatment program.  Paraprofessionals often work one-on-one with students but can also support the whole class.

• Must be able to respond to individual behaviors in collaboration with other staff which may require sufficient strength, agility and sensory acuity. 
• Must be alert to individual behavioral emergencies and to effectively implement the procedures of confrontation, avoidance, escape evasion and physical management with students weighing a minimum of 75 pounds in accordance with the agency-approved intervention course.

Extended School Year (ESY) Program Schedule:

Thursday, June 4 - Wednesday, July 15

8:45am - 2:45pm

Compensation:

Starting at $20.00/hr

Age requirement:

At least 19 y ears of age

License requirement (Little Friends can assist candidates with this process):

Option 1: Paraprofessional license through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)

• Option 1A: High school diploma or GED + passing scores on the ACT WorkKeys assessments (agency administers exam, when needed)
• Option 1B: 60 semester hours of college coursework
• Option 1C: Associates degree or higher

Option 2: Substitute license through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)

• Undergraduate degree