1:1 School Paraprofessional — Help Students Thrive

Horizon Staffing Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Horizon Staffing Solutions is seeking school paraprofessionals to support students in Nassau County, NY. Paraprofessionals provide one-to-one support under the supervision of a certified teacher and we offer both part-time and full-time positions in school settings, with hours that vary.

Key duties include reinforcing behavior with positive strategies, teaching daily living skills, guiding students in small group activities and transitions, and assisting bilingual students.

Qualifications

• Previous childcare experience is preferred.
• High School Diploma or Equivalency required.
• Good organizational skills are essential.
• Strong writing abilities are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Reinforcing behavior through the use of positive behavior support.
• Teaching daily living skills such as independent feeding, dressing, toileting.
• Guiding and assisting student in small group instruction settings with class routines and in transitioning from one activity to the next.
• Teaching student, under direction of teacher in the following areas: recreation, motor, vocational, socialization and communication.
• Collecting data documenting student behavior for instructional purposes.
• Providing language assistance for bilingual students.

Skills

Previous experience in childcare

Good organizational skills

Good writing skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Job description

Horizon Staffing Solutions is seeking school paraprofessionals to support students in Nassau County, NY. Paraprofessionals provide one-to-one support under the supervision of a certified teacher and we offer both part-time and full-time positions in school settings, with hours that vary.

Key duties include reinforcing behavior with positive strategies, teaching daily living skills, guiding students in small group activities and transitions, and assisting bilingual students.