Job description

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Mission Statement

The iHOPE school community strives to provide comprehensive services for our students, who present with a variety of diagnoses including Traumatic Brain Injury, Acquired Brain Injury, and other brain-based disorders. Our students participate in academic instruction with appropriate modification and adaptation, as well as therapeutic services, based upon a collaborative, researched-based model that integrates current technology. iHOPE is committed to learners with complex needs and to their social, emotional, adaptive and educational advancement. Accessibility and integration into the larger community are at the core of our belief system.

Position Summary:

The Paraprofessional assists their assigned student in all aspects of the school day.

Essential Functions:

• Supports assigned student as they work to achieve the goals set by the student’s teacher(s) and related service team.
• Assists in the implementation of the student’s individualized IEP at the discretion and direction of supervisors, teacher(s)/instructor(s), and administrators.
• Provides support for the individual student inside and outside of the classroom to enable the student to fully participate in school activities.
• Provides support for the individual student in daily therapy and/or related service sessions.
• Supports the student throughout academic instruction/assignments under the supervision of the student’s teacher.
• Assists the student’s therapists with related service sessions, transferring and/or positioning the student throughout the day.
• Assists the student with self-care (including using the restroom, basic hygiene, feeding, etc.).
• Follows all appropriate policies and procedures relating to the care and safety of their assigned student and the student’s management needs.
• Ensures that the student and their supplies are kept neat and clean throughout the day.
• Ensures that the assigned student’s specific management needs are met throughout the day.
• Ensures that the student is fed appropriately throughout the day, and, more broadly, ensuring that student safety is maintained at all times.
• Performs all related work, as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school Diploma/GED or equivalent required.
• Associates Degree or coursework in education preferred.
• One to three years of relevant healthcare, childcare and/or other school-based experience preferred.
• First Aid CPR AED preferred.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be well organized with superior attention to detail and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Able to work with a great degree of independence and focus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs.

Available Shifts:

• 7:45am-3:30pm
• 8:00am-3:45pm
• 8:30am-4:00pm

Business Language:

• English

Full-time positions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical and dental insurance (with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision)
• Paid time off and holidays
• 403(b) retirement with employer match
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more!
• Check out our Benefitspage to learn more!

Compensation:

• $15.39 per hour

YAI/iHOPE has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy for its staff. If hired, you will be required to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine pursuant to this policy from a provider of your choice, unless you are granted a reasonable accommodation based upon disability or religion pursuant to federal, state, or local law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.39 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• healthcare, childcare and/or other school-based: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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