What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Paraprofessional position at Hopeful Journeys Educational Center?
JOB TITLE: Full Time Paraprofessional
REPORTS TO: Behavior Clinician (BCBA)
FLSA STATUS: Exempt position
BENEFITS:
Hopeful Journeys offers a comprehensive, employee-focused benefits package including:
A generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy including over 8 weeks of Paid Time Off (increases with seniority)
Tuition reimbursement for related Master's programs
Mentoring/Supervision for qualifying programs
Childcare reimbursement
Company paid Life and Long Term Disability insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account (DCA) fundable with pre-tax dollars
401k with company matching structure
Health and Dental benefits at a competitive cost with company cost sharing
Salary for Paraprofessional:
Full Time Position Starting Salary- $57,000 annually (Bachelor's level).
Full Time Position Starting Salary- $52,000 annually (Non-Bachelor level).
Job Summary for Paraprofessional:
Hopeful Journeys’ mission is to provide quality and individualized education to children with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities. We strive to build better futures for children and families by helping them to reach their fullest potential and enabling them to live more productive and independent lives.
The Paraprofessional's primary job responsibilities are implementing behavior intervention & curriculum programs for students with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities, managing two student cases, and promoting HJEC’s mission.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities for Paraprofessional:
- Work with students ages 3-22 with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities utilizing ABA methodology.
- Collect and accurately record behavioral, social, academic, and other data as required per students’ specific goals and programming.
- Demonstrate fluency with behavior plans, discrete trial teaching, and task analysis.
- Demonstrate fluency with and correctly implement CALM procedures (including wearing protective equipment as required).
- Complete case management and other paperwork tasks.
- Participate in community outings with students including, but not limited to: swimming and vocational sites etc.
- Ensure effective communication between home and school with appropriate in person parent communication and home note documentation.
Knowledge, skills and abilities required:
Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Special Education or a related Human Services Field preferred, but not required.
Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or other developmental disabilities preferred; however, entry level candidates are welcomed. High level of comprehensive training will be provided!
Salary : $52,000 - $57,000
