Paraprofessional

Kulanu Academy; Village of Cedarhurst (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Kulanu Academy in New York seeks a Paraprofessional to assist licensed educators in delivering instructional and non-instructional support to students, including those with special needs. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs and the ability to work with students in daily life skills, mobility, and classroom activities.

You will work under teachers, reinforce positive behavior, help with records, progress monitoring, and collaborate with speech therapists and other professionals.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in the field preferred
• Be at least 21 years of age. Have a high school diploma.
• Be capable of physically assisting students with special needs as required

Responsibilities

• Be capable of physically assisting students with ambulation and navigation within the school premises.
• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the teacher’s guidance.
• Assist in implementing goals and monitor progress.
• Support participation in all activities.
• Reinforce appropriate behaviors through positive behavior support.
• Aiding other professionals such as speech therapists, social workers, and occupational/physical therapists during instruction.
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records, display of student work, one-to-one or small group instruction as outlined by the teacher.
• Support students with emotional or behavioral concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills.
• Implement behavior plans and collect data with appropriate training.
• Teaching and assisting students in daily life skills such as feeding, ADLs, and toileting as needed.
• Be able to lift a min. of 50 lbs.
• Other duties as needed

Skills

Team Player

Follows instructions well

Great communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job description:

A Paraprofessional works under the direction of a licensed educator to support and assist with providing instructional and non-instructional services to students.

Paraprofessional responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Be capable of physically assisting students with ambulation and navigation within the school premises and community.

• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the teacher.

• Assist in the implementation of goals for the students and monitor their progress.

• Provide necessary support to enable them to participate in all activities.

• Reinforce appropriate behaviors through the use of positive behavior support.

• Aiding other professionals such as speech therapists, social workers, and occupational and physical therapists during instruction.

• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records, display of student work, one-to-one or small group instruction as outlined by the teacher, and other supportive tasks.

• Support students with emotional or behavioral concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills.

• Implement behavior plans and collect data with appropriate training.

• Teaching and assisting students in daily life skills such as feeding, ADLs, and toileting as needed.

• Be able to lift a min. of 50 lbs.

• Other duties as needed

Skills:

• Team Player

• Follows instructions well

• Great communication

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years’ experience in the field preferred

• Be at least 21 years of age. Have a high school diploma.

• Be capable of physically assisting students with special needs as required

Job Types: Full-time, and Part-time positions available

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Referral program

• Retirement plan

• Vision insurance