What are the responsibilities and job description for the Support Professional for Autism Program position at Accel Therapies?
About Accel Therapies
We strive to provide evidence-based treatment programs for children with autism and other developmental needs within a comfortable and positive environment. Our focus on individual connections leads to life-changing outcomes for families.
What Makes Us Unique?
Here's what makes Accel Therapies stand out:
- Compensation package with sign-on bonus
- Healthcare benefits and retirement plan
- Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement
- iPad with 4G LTE connectivity
- Career progression opportunities
Job Description
As a Sped Paraprofessional, you'll work under the supervision of teachers to support students with behavioral challenges. This role requires experience working with students, strong math and literacy education skills, and excellent classroom and behavior management.
Key Responsibilities
- Instruction: Providing supplemental instruction to individual students or small groups
- Behavior: Monitoring student behavior and communication, redirecting inappropriate behaviors, and administering behavior intervention programs
- Social and emotional development: Helping students build social skills and foster healthy concepts
- Clerical: Preparing, typing, duplicating, and filing instructional materials, maintaining student records
Essential Requirements
- A High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
- At least eighteen years old
- Ability to support program requirements as defined in IDAPA 08.02.02
- Previous experience working with children in a school setting, daycare, or Montessori environment is a plus
