Education Mentor - Special Education Support (School-Based)

Damar Services, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $15.25/hour

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

PTO - paid time off

Damar Advantage discounts

Job summary

Damar Services, LLC is seeking passionate Education Mentors to support individuals with developmental disabilities or autism in the public-school system. This para-professional role focuses on daily living, self-help, and social skill development through structured activities and supervision.

Benefits include comprehensive training, health/dental/vision insurance, up to $3,000/year in tuition assistance, 401(k) participation, and paid holidays/PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 per licensure requirements.
• Proof of high school diploma or GED.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier.
• No felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Background screening clearance as required by Damar.

Responsibilities

• Ensures client punctuality by meeting client at designated area and time before school starts.
• Remains awake and engaged at all times – supervise and monitor clients; never leave unattended unless allowed by an Individual Education Plan.
• Responds to and manages crisis situations using verbal intervention or physical management techniques as prescribed.
• Participates in programs aiding habilitation, training and treatments of clients.
• Implements Individual Education Plan and behavior management plans to reduce maladaptive behaviors and promote appropriate social behavior.

Skills

Verbal intervention

Crisis management

Supervision

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Damar Services, LLC is seeking passionate Education Mentors to support individuals with developmental disabilities or autism in the public-school system. This para-professional role focuses on daily living, self-help, and social skill development through structured activities and supervision.

Benefits include comprehensive training, health/dental/vision insurance, up to $3,000/year in tuition assistance, 401(k) participation, and paid holidays/PTO.