Special Needs Paraprofessional

Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional to join our team. As a Special Education Paraprofessional, you will work closely with students who have developmental disabilities, providing support and assistance in a clinic setting. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of students/clients to help them reach their full potential.

Duties:

- Provide one-on-one instruction to students/clients, reinforcing concepts taught by the instructor

- Support students with goals in the areas of social skill development, language and communication, self help skills

- Work with a children with a variety of needs some of which use assisted communication devices

- Assist with team dynamic by participating in a positive and compassionate learning environment

- Help students learn self help skills, language and communication skills, learning skills, and social skills

- Implement behavior management strategies to promote positive behavior and social skills development

-Collect data on student/client progress

-Celebrate students reaching their goals

- Collaborate with other professionals, including behavior technicians, Behavior Analysts, and client school support personnel, to support client progress

Skills:

- Experience working with students who have developmental disabilities

- Interested in learning research based methods for teaching children using individualzed approaches

- Ability to adapt teaching techniques to meet the individual needs of students/client during incidental teaching

- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children

- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

This position requires a high level of dedication and commitment to supporting students with special needs. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of these students, we encourage you to apply.

Please note that all positions at our organization are paid positions.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Development center

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18