Ensemble Therapy is Hiring a School Paraprofessional- 2024/2025 School Year Near Fontana, CA
At Ensemble Therapy, we're here to help you reach your full potential and improve your quality of life. Our mission is to provide comprehensive, caring, and convenient board-certified Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy, and Psychological services to children and adults of all ages and diagnoses. Utilizing a multidisciplinary approach, we provide effective personalized multi-lingual intervention that improves the lives of the individuals and families we serve. To find out more about our clinic, visit us at www.Ensembletherapyservices.com Position: School-Based Paraprofessional for the 2024/2025 school yearLocation: Fontana Unified School District The 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 Duties
Follows through with IEP objectives including math, reading, speech, independent skills, and managing minor 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 into 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 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
Assists teacher with clerical duties including making stimuli, making copies, maintaining a clean and organized classroom, preparing materials, and assignment scoring
Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age or older
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills
Successful completion of background screening and onboarding process
Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements
Full command, verbal and written, of the English language