Paraprofessional

allinc; Windsor (VT); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & HSA

Lifestyle Spending Accounts via JOON

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer 2

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Professional Growth Opportunities

Life & Disability Insurance & EAP

Descripción de la vacante

Aspire Living & Learning is hiring a compassionate Paraprofessional to support children, adolescents, and young adults with developmental disabilities, including individuals on the autism spectrum. You will work under a BCBA or special education teacher to implement behavior support plans, education plans, and service agreements while helping clients develop communication, social, academic, motor, and daily living skills.

Clients may demonstrate mild to severe behavioral challenges.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of coursework and experience.
• Experience in ABA, education, healthcare, human services, or behavioral health is helpful but not required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Reliable transportation and insurance coverage are required.
• Ability to travel within roughly 45 minutes of Windsor, VT.
• Able to pass a background check.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical fitness and coordination, and ability to use approved intervention techniques.

Responsabilidades

• Implement individualized behavior support plans under BCBA or teacher supervision.
• Teach communication, social, motor, play, cognitive, and self-care skills.
• Assist with daily living and personal care routines.
• Collect data on behavior, progress, and skill development.
• Follow treatment plans, protocols, and safety procedures.
• Use prompting and naturalistic learning techniques as appropriate.
• Collaborate with analysts, teachers, families, and team members.
• Attend team meetings, training sessions, and supervision.
• Adapt to daily schedule changes and client needs.

Conocimientos

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Travel within 45 minutes

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

Paraprofessional

Aspire Living & Learning - Openings in Windsor, Burlington, Colchester, and Winooski

Pay: $19.22 - $25.43 per hour depending on experience/education

Job Type: Full-time, year-round

Schedule: Monday-Friday, between 7:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. (Team meetings once a week after hours)

Work Location: In person

Please note: this role is internally recognized as a Behavior Therapist

Start a Rewarding Career as a Paraprofessional

Aspire Living & Learning is hiring compassionate, dependable, and energetic Paraprofessional to support children, adolescents, and young adults with developmental disabilities, including individuals on the autism spectrum.

About the Paraprofessional Role

Paraprofessionals work under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and/or special education teacher. You will implement individualized behavior support plans, education plans, and service agreements while helping clients develop communication, social, academic, motor, and daily living skills.

Clients may demonstrate mild to severe behavioral challenges, including aggressive or self-injurious behavior. The role requires patience, emotional maturity, physical fitness, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement individualized behavior support plans using applied behavior analysis techniques
• Teach communication, social, motor, play, cognitive, and self-care skills
• Support clients with daily living and personal care routines
• Reduce challenging behaviors through approved intervention strategies
• Collect accurate data on behavior, progress, and skill development
• Follow written treatment plans, protocols, and safety procedures
• Use prompting, discrete trial teaching, and naturalistic learning techniques
• Apply prevention, redirection, and physical intervention procedures when necessary and properly trained
• Maintain focus and attention for extended periods
• Collaborate with behavior analysts, special education teachers, families, and other team members
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and ongoing supervision
• Adapt to daily schedule changes and changing client needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; a combination of college coursework and relevant experience may be considered
• Previous experience in ABA, education, healthcare, human services, behavioral health, or direct support is helpful but not required
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation
• Proof of automobile insurance
• Vehicle capable of transporting clients in the back seat
• Ability to travel within approximately 45 minutes of Windsor, Vermont
• Ability to pass a background check
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Physical fitness and coordination
• Ability to demonstrate approved physical prevention and redirection techniques
• Willingness to assist with personal care routines when necessary
• Ability to manage multiple details and follow instructions accurately
• Flexibility to work Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
• Ability to respond professionally to day-to-day schedule changes

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly pay: $19.22-$25.43, based on education and experience working under a BCBA

Bachelor's degree with no prior experience: $20.61 per hour

Guaranteed year-round schedule of 37.5 hours per week

Opportunities to work up to 40 hours per week, including meetings and training

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options - Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON - Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.
• Generous Paid Time Off - Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.
• Professional Growth Opportunities - Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.
• Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services and more!

If you want to join us in making a difference and positively impact the lives of others while charting your own path of development, then we at the Aspire team would love to hear from you.

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