Paraprofesional

Cornerstones of Care; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription coverage

HSA

FSA

Paid time off

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Cornerstones of Care's Gillis Campus is hiring a Paraprofessional to support a small special education classroom. You will help manage the classroom and assist the teacher with daily tasks, grading, and supervision during meals and recess.

You will implement activities designed by teachers and provide individual instruction, while aiding with record keeping and preparation. A valid driver’s license and background checks are required for eligibility.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED and experience with children and families.
• An Associate’s Degree may be considered in lieu of years of experience.
• Must pass background check, physical and drug screening.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom management in a small special education classroom.
• Assist the classroom teacher with grading and supervision during school hours (breakfast, lunch, recess).
• Implement activities developed by teachers and provide individual instruction.
• Assist with record keeping and class preparation.

Skills

Experience with children

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree

Job description

POSITION: Paraprofessional - Gillis Campus
Salary: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

(Starting salary depends on education and experience)

Job Type: Full Time

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Paraprofessional is responsible for providing classroom management in a small special education classroom using techniques to promote learning. This position assists the classroom teacher in performing classroom duties, for example grading as well as providing supervision during school hours including breakfast, lunch recess and in teacher’s absence. The Paraprofessional implements activities developed by classroom teachers, provides individual instruction to students and assists the teacher in record keeping and class preparation.

QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and previous experience with children and families. An Associate’s Degree may be considered in lieu of years of experience. Must pass background check, physical and drug screening. This position also requires a valid driver’s license and proof of current vehicle insurance.

BENEFITS: Cornerstones of Care offers benefit eligible employees a competitive benefits package, including: medical/dental/vision coverage; prescription coverage; accident insurance; short-term disability; health savings account (HSA); flexible spending account (FSA); paid time off; retirement (401K); Tuition Reimbursement Program and Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To view a detailed Summary of Benefits please visit our website at www.cornerstonesofcare.org and under the heading “About Us” click on “Join Our Team.”

CORNERSTONES OF CARE’S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS:

• Nonviolence- helping to build safety skills and a commitment to higher purpose
• Emotional Intelligence- helping to teach emotional management skills
• Social Learning- helping to build cognitive skills
• Open Communication- helping to overcome barriers to healthy communication, learn conflict management
• Democracy- helping to create civic skills of self-control, self-discipline, and administration of healthy authority
• Social Responsibility- helping to rebuild social connection skills, establish healthy attachment relationships
• Growth and Change- helping to work through loss and prepare for the future

Questions?

Please contact: Cornerstones of Care, Human Resources Department

8150 Wornall Road, KCMO 64114

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]