Compassionate Paraprofessional: Support Special Needs Students

Supplemental Health Care, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet

24/7 support

Referral program

401(k) retirement savings

CEU courses access

Job summary

Supplemental Health Care, Inc. partners with school districts to place paraprofessionals who support students with special needs in inclusive classrooms.

You’ll assist with academic tasks, communication support, and daily routines while building trusting relationships with students and staff. Working alongside teachers, therapists, and administrators, you’ll help implement behavior plans and IEP goals, provide one-on-one or small-group support, and contribute to a positive, safe, and empowering

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or at least two years of college study (48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours).
• Passing score on the ETS ParaPro Exam or an associate degree or higher.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with children.
• Prior experience with children with special needs or behavior management.
• Proficient in standard computer applications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff.
• Support students one-on-one or in small groups with classwork, communication, and daily routines.
• Assist with implementing behavior plans and IEP goals with care and consistency.
• Support students who may require mobility, personal care, or emotional regulation.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students one-on-one or in small groups with classwork, communication, and daily routines.
• Helping implement behavior plans and IEP goals with care and consistency.
• Assisting students with special needs who may require help with mobility, personal care, or emotional regulation.
• Creating a positive learning environment where all students can thrive.

Skills

Written and oral communication skills

Cooperation and teamwork

Behavior management support

Working with children with special-nee

Mobility/personal care support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Supplemental Health Care, Inc. partners with school districts to place paraprofessionals who support students with special needs in inclusive classrooms.

You’ll assist with academic tasks, communication support, and daily routines while building trusting relationships with students and staff. Working alongside teachers, therapists, and administrators, you’ll help implement behavior plans and IEP goals, provide one-on-one or small-group support, and contribute to a positive, safe, and empowering