Special Education Paraprofessional

BENEFITS:

• Paid breaks
• Federal holidays paid
• Sick and PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k
• Tuition Assistance

Do you like to experience the excitement in someone's eyes when they learn something new and accomplish their goals? Do you want to be the person to help students achieve lifelong success?

Overview of Position: Assists in the instruction of individual students or small groups in activities designed to promote educational, social, and physical growth needed to achieve the skill levels as identified in each student's individual education program.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS & PAID-TIME-OFF PROGRAM

Knowledge Skills & Abilities (includes but limited to):

• Assist with classroom planning, preparing of materials, and implementing instructional programs for classroom teacher and/or Principal.
• Implement therapeutic programs and behavior intervention techniques as directed by therapist and/or classroom teacher.
• Skill in instructing and assisting students in personal care, hygiene, toileting routines, and any prescribed feeding programs.
• Maintain accurate records on all students assigned to the program.
• Perform related duties, special assignments, and projects as required by the Classroom Teacher and/or Principal.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and at times may, with assistance, lift and/or move up to an individual student's body weight.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School or General Equivalency Diploma
• Must have or ability to obtain Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Must have or ability to obtain CPR and First Aide

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with special needs children

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $18.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings