Paraprofessional - Juvenile Detention Center

The Aptus Group; Malibu (CA); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Weekly Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Referral Program

Résumé du poste

The Aptus Group is seeking a compassionate and dependable Paraprofessional to support students ages 12–19 in a Juvenile Court School setting in Malibu, CA. You will work alongside classroom teachers to provide academic and classroom support while helping create a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for students involved in the juvenile justice system.

This is meaningful work for individuals who are passionate about helping youth heal, grow, and reach their full potential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college preferred.
• 6 months of experience working with youth in educational settings is preferred.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and empathetic in a structured facility environment.
• Passionate about working with youth impacted by trauma and juvenile justice involvement.
• Interested in pursuing a career in education, social work, counseling, juvenile justice, or related fields.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsabilités

• Assist classroom teachers with instruction, supervision, and daily classroom activities.
• Staff may support multiple students or classrooms due to frequent student movement.
• Provide one-on-one or small-group academic support to students.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and supportive classroom environment.
• Encourage student engagement, participation, and positive behavior.
• Support students’ emotional and social development with compassion and patience.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to facility policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and support staff to meet student needs.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Empathy

Reliability

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college or degree in education, psychology, or related field

Description du poste

The Aptus Group is seeking a compassionate and dependable Paraprofessional to support students ages 12–19 in a Juvenile Court School setting in Malibu, CA. In this role, you will work alongside classroom teachers to provide academic and classroom support while helping create a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for students involved in the juvenile justice system. This is meaningful work for individuals who are passionate about helping youth heal, grow, and reach their full potential.

Pay Rate

$22 per hour

Location

Malibu, CA 90265

Schedule

Full Time (School Operating Hours)

Why Work With Us

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, Dental,Vision, & Life Insurance
• Referral Program & Employee Discounts
• Professional Development and Ongoing Training
• Sick Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Collaborative, mission-driven environment

Requirements

• Comfortable working in a juvenile court school setting with students ages 12-19 years of age who have behavior challenges
• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college or degree in education, psychology, or related field preferred.
• 6 months of experience working with youth in educational settings is preferred.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and empathetic in a structured facility environment.
• Passionate about working with youth impacted by trauma and juvenile justice involvement
• Interested in pursuing a career in education, social work, counseling, juvenile justice, or related fields
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers with instruction, supervision, and daily classroom activities.
• Staff may support multiple students or classrooms due to frequent student movement
• Provide one-on-one or small-group academic support to students.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and supportive classroom environment.
• Encourage student engagement, participation, and positive behavior.
• Support students’ emotional and social development with compassion and patience.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to facility policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and support staff to meet student needs.

*The Aptus Group participates in E verify.

The Aptus Group is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.