Paraeducator- Classroom Assistant

Fun-loving, hardworking, compassionate people with a sincere heart for helping people with disabilities and their families should consider a position in our L.I.F.E. Academy as a Paraeducator at Lauren’s Institute For Education.

At L.I.F.E. we take pride in our team approach. By combining the educational backgrounds and expertise of ALL our staff, we are able to provide the best possible treatments and education for our consumers. All members of our incredible team are valued for who they are and the impact they have on those they serve.

RATE: $17.50 - $20.00 DOE

$500 SIGN ON BONUS, 50% at 3 months, and 50% at 6 months

As a Paraprofessional working with our students, you can expect a typical day to include:

• Helping students with their academic lessons under the direction of the Lead Teacher.
• Assisting with communication with families.
• Attending collaborative meetings.
• Assisting in transitioning students to different environments (e.g. classroom to playground).
• Assisting with hygiene care.

Unlike other schools, L.I.F.E. Academy maintains a low student to instructor ratio and has extensive support of specialty therapists and behavior analysts.

Global LIFE Benefits: (center-based)

• Be part of a team with an important mission to help people with disabilities
• 12 paid holidays
• 2 weeks of Paid Time Off (3 weeks after completion of 2 years)
• Spring | Fall | Winter breaks (paid after completion of 3 years)

• Health | Vision | Dental
• Wellness Program (stay healthy, earn rewards, discounts on insurance premiums)
• 401K/Roth Retirement Plans
• Performance and attendance bonuses
• Annual longevity bonuses based on organization profitability
• Employee Assistance Program (free counseling and other assistance)
• Professional development opportunities

• Inhouse trainings
• Discounts on degrees through partnership with Capella University
• Learn from different disciplines

• As a non-profit 501c-3, LIFE may qualify you for student loan forgiveness.
• Employee appreciation

• Birthday gift, monthly cupcakes for all staff
• Employment anniversary recognition every year, special gifts at 1, 3, 5, 10 and 15 years
• Employee of the month for each department. Recognition, gift, personalized parking space for the month

• All staff celebrations (close center, fun staff social activities)
• Monday football treats for all staff

• Free work shirts including a special department spirit shirt
• Beautiful 10-acre facility with multiple specialty environments
• Departmental budgets used to buy what staff want (e.g., food, ET, supplies)
• Partial Paid FMLA
• This equates to an added 20 - 25% in potential benefits for total compensation.

"Working together to empower people through extraordinary services for developmental disabilities."

At Lauren’s Institute for Education, it is inherent in our purpose and mission to promote acceptance, equity, and inclusion, both with the community we serve and those we entrust that service to. These principles are at the forefront of our model and growth. We strive to create an environment and culture where everyone believes they have equal value, regardless of gender, sex, religion, age, orientation, culture, national origin, ability level, etc. We believe that by creating an environment where all people thrive, we will be able to create a more successful and diverse organization that best serves our community. We acknowledge the different biases that exist in our world and work to ensure that they do not hinder our impact. We, therefore, are committed to collecting data and evaluating procedures about the diversity of our staff and those we serve, to ensure there are not misaligned practices from our values, or if there are, to adjust to the best of our ability.

Lauren’s Institute For Education (L.I.F.E.) is a non-profit organization serving people with disabilities in Gilbert, AZ in an all-inclusive transdisciplinary treatment center.