Full Time Paraprofessional 1:1 at Whitestone Day School

Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC), Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Low out-of-pocket costs

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b) Retirement

Career advancement

CEU credits

Job summary

QSAC is seeking a Full Time Paraprofessional 1:1 at Whitestone Day School to provide direct behavioral support to students under the supervision of a NYS-certified teacher. The role focuses on implementing strategies from each student's Behavior Intervention Plan to help access instruction.

The position offers an 8:00 am–3:30 pm schedule, benefits, and growth opportunities within a nonprofit serving individuals with autism.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Clear background/fingerprint check required.
• Ability to run and safely lift up to 20 lb.
• Effective communication with students and others.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, safety & welfare of individuals.
• Aide classroom teacher as needed.
• Maintain student engagement and support student in participation in classroom activities.
• Implement proactive, reactive, and emergency strategies outlined in Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Collect and maintain behavioral data for assigned student.
• Maintain student safety.
• Maintain participant/family confidentiality.
• Complete required program documentation/certifications (e.g. Employee Medicals, PPD, CPR, etc. as required).
• Commitment to company values and adherence to policies.
• Punctuality and regular attendance is expected.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors and/or senior management.

Skills

Ability to run

Lift up to 20 lb

Effective communication

High school diploma/GED

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Full Time Paraprofessional 1:1 at Whitestone Day School

Job Category: Education/Early Intervention

This position pays $17.00 hourly. The hours for this position are M-F 8:00 - 3:30 pm

Job Summary

QSAC is seeking dedicated and energetic full time 1:1 paraprofessionals, who provide direct behavioral support services to students under the general supervision of a New York State certified teacher. The role focuses on implementing proactive and reactive strategies from an individual student's behavior intervention plan as outlined by the supervising teacher. A 1:1 paraprofessional provides behavioral support so that a student is better able to access instruction.

Additional job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Ensure health, safety & welfare of individuals.

Aide classroom teacher as needed.

Maintain student engagement and support student in participation in classroom activities.

Implement proactive, reactive, and emergency strategies outlined in Behavior Intervention Plans.

Collect and maintain behavioral data for assigned student.

Maintain student safety.

Maintain participant/family confidentiality.

Complete required program documentation/certifications (e.g. Employee Medicals, PPD, CPR, etc. as required).

Commitment to company values and adherence to policies.

Punctuality and regular attendance is expected.

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors and/or senior management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED.

Clearance through state mandated Background/Fingerprint Check(s).

Ability to run.

Ability to safely assist lifting individuals of various weights & 20lb items.

Ability to communicate effectively with others and individuals served.

Mission

QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services. QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills

QSAC has terrific benefits that go beyond health and retirement. You will be joining a passionate community of professionals and staff who support each other in a challenging and rewarding work culture.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)
• Medical can be as low as $10 dollars per paycheck ( for FT staff)
• Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff)
• Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for full time staff)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (for full time staff)
• 403(b) Retirement with Discretionary Employer Match (for FT staff)
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Access to BCBA, CEU’s and CTLE credits

Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.

QSAC is Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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