$18 - $23 / hr
Qualifications:
60 credits completed, Associates degree or higher, or pass the ParaPro or ParaEducator assessment.
Perks:
Pay starting at $18/hr
Monday - Friday schedule
Weekly Pay
Benefit Eligible
Amergis is looking for individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact within Special Education! A Special Education Paraprofessional is an individual who works with students requiring instructional, and/or behavioral assistance under the supervision of the special education department and/or supervising designee.
Provide support services to assist students with personal, physical mobility and therapeutic care needs, as established by a rehabilitation health practitioner, social worker or other health care professional.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Follows through with IEP objectives including math, reading, speech, independent skills, and managing behavioral deficits and excesses, one on one or as a general classroom aide
Facilitates teacher-directed learning activities including lesson plans, worksheets, reinforcement systems, small groups, social games, and work assistance
Assists students when included in general education classes
Communicates pertinent information to teachers
Accompanies students during recess and lunch periods, along with community experiences
Strictly adheres to confidentiality requirements regarding all matters pertaining to students, parents, parent communications, and/or classroom activities. (Note: Unless instructed otherwise by supervising teacher, all parent communication is the responsibility of certified personnel)
Assists with activities of prescribed programs including those written by related service personnel such as PT, OT and SLP
Assists students in the development of independent skills through self-care activities such as toileting, clothing routines, feeding and personal hygiene
May be asked to assist in behavior management techniques at the direction of the teacher and/or other school professional (i.e. BCBA, Psychologist, etc.)
Assists with transfers and ambulation
Appropriately reports changes in client status or as directed by IHP/IEP
Minimum Requirements:
Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
Current CPR if applicable
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age