Education Paraprofessional (Education, Remote)

Job summary

The role involves supporting educational activities for youth with behavioral and mental health challenges in a residential setting. The Education Paraprofessional will engage in planning and implementing individualized and group activities aimed at fostering growth in various skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must have or be eligible for Paraprofessional Certification.
• Experience in a school environment is strongly preferred, especially with children facing severe emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are necessary.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities are required.
• Flexibility in scheduling is important.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate individual and group activities to enhance language, social, and other skills.
• Participate in training and in-service activities.
• Administer and interpret academic assessments to identify student needs.
• Develop and implement diverse teaching techniques, including one-on-one and small group instruction.
• Create lesson plans tailored to the educational requirements of students.
• Maintain accurate documentation of tutoring sessions, progress notes, attendance, and grades.
• Provide daily classroom instruction and manage experiential projects for K-6 students with developmental delays and behavioral issues.
• Support teachers in differentiating instruction for students facing challenges.
• Follow Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and maintain documentation procedures.
• Assist Day Teachers and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

• Ability to engage with students exhibiting significant behavioral challenges.
• Physical agility to manage the supervision and treatment of youth, including the ability to lift and move students when necessary.
• Completion of Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR training is required.

Education

• High school diploma or GED is mandatory; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Tools

• Familiarity with educational software and basic computer applications is beneficial.