What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional position at The Hope Learning Center LLC?
The Hope Centers is a premier provider of educational and therapeutic services for children with special needs. We are a model for excellence, a safe haven for students, and an outspoken advocate for those who need our support. Our committed and talented staff exude our core values of compassion, integrity, innovation, perseverance, and teamwork. Using a multidisciplinary approach of best practices, individual success will be celebrated and students’ lives will be improved.
***School Day Schedule - School year plus 6 Weeks in the Summer***
WE WILL ALWAYS BE A SOURCE OF HOPE
WHO YOU ARE
You are an eager individual who is looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the community. As a Paraprofessional, you will collaborate with teachers and therapists to provide support to students with special needs.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Educational Support - Support the teacher by preparing materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations for students to use in learning activities
Student Needs and Safety - Supervise and assist students with individual needs in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, the gross motor room, and on field trips
Collaboration - Maintain working professional relationships with other staff, administration, and students
Other responsibilities as assigned
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Qualifications
Associate’s degree OR 60 academic hours beyond high school
Experience working with individuals with developmental delays
Clearances & Training Required
Act 33 PA Child Abuse History Clearance
Act 34 PA State Criminal History Clearance
Act 114 FBI Clearance issued by the Dept of Education
Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training Certificate
Act 168 from Previous Employers where you came into contact with children
CPR/First Aid
TB/Physical
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive Pay Rate
Health Insurance - With employer contribution
Dental and Vision Insurance - 100% by employer paid
Paid Time Off
Retirement Investment Savings Plan
Professional Development Opportunities
Discount Market
The Hope Centers value and respect the full range of social and cultural characteristics and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, financial ability, marital status, parenthood, disability, ethnic background, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status or on any other basis that is prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. Employment at Hope Centers is strictly based upon qualifications.
