What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Paraprofessional position at Hopeful Journeys Educational Center?
JOB TITLE: Part Time Paraprofessional
REPORTS TO: Behavior Clinician (BCBA)
FLSA STATUS: Hourly position
BENEFITS:
Hopeful Journeys offers a comprehensive, employee-focused benefits package including:
- Company paid Life and Long Term Disability insurance (based on hours worked)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account (DCA) fundable with pre-tax dollars (based on hours worked)
- 401k with company matching structure (based on hours worked)
- Health and Dental benefits at a competitive cost with company cost sharing (based on hours worked)
Payrate for Part time Paraprofessional:
Between $25.00-$27.41 per hour
Job Summary for Part time 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 Part Time Paraprofessional's primary job responsibilities are implementing behavior intervention & curriculum programs for students with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities and promoting HJEC’s mission.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities for the part time 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 as assigned.
- 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 : $25 - $27
