Special Education Student Support

Damar Services, LLC; Maple Ridge (IN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay: $15.25/hour

Damar Advantage discounts

Tuition assistance up to $3,000/year

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan Participation

Life Insurance and voluntary options

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Damar Services, LLC is seeking Education Mentors to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in public schools. The role involves para-professional tasks to promote daily living, self-help, and social skills, with hands-on activities and supervision before and during class sessions.

The position includes comprehensive training in verbal intervention and physical management, empowering employees to handle crisis situations while ensuring safety and well-being of

Qualifications

• Formal proof of high school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum age 18 per licensure requirements.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record meeting insurer requirements.
• No disqualifying criminal convictions; background screening required.
• Pre-employment drug screen and physical required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and accompany clients to ensure punctuality for school activities.
• Monitor clients and respond to crises using prescribed verbal intervention or physical management techniques.
• Assist in programs to aid habilitation, training and treatments.
• Implement Individual Education Plans and behavior management plans to promote positive social behavior.
• Maintain regular attendance and reliable performance as an essential job function.

Skills

Verbal intervention training

Crisis management

Observation & reporting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Northwest Indianapolis, IN

School Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Employees at Damar aren’t just part of a workforce — they’re part of a mission-driven team making a real difference in people’s lives.

Since 1967, Damar has been recognized across Indiana as one of the largest not-for-profit organizations and a leading provider of behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services. We foster a united, purpose-driven culture where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to give their best. It’s no surprise Damar has been named a Top Workplace for several years!

Ready to make a real difference?

Join us in empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or autism. Damar is looking for passionate Education Mentors to perform a variety of Para-professional tasks related to the care of individuals served by Damar in the public-school system. This includes participation in activities that promote the development of appropriate daily living, self-help and social skills.

Here are just a few of the benefits you'll enjoy at Damar:

• Starting pay: $15.25 an hour
• Eligible for the Damar Advantage including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy
• Comprehensive training in verbal intervention and physical management techniques
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
• Up to $3,000 per year in Tuition Assistance
• Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
• Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options
• Paid Holidays to spend time with loved ones
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal

Remarkable ways you will be making a difference:

• Ensures client is punctual to class by meeting client at designated area and time before school starts
• Remains awake and engaged at all times – competently supervising and monitoring the clients. Never leaving clients unattended unless permitted for periods of time based on a client’s Individual Education Plan
• Effectively responds to and manages crisis situations, which may include client physical aggression, utilizing prescribed verbal intervention or physical management techniques
• Participates in programs designed to aid in the habilitation, training and treatments of clients
• Consistently implements Individual Education Plan and behavior management plans to reduce client’s maladaptive behaviors, promote appropriate social behaviors and maximize human potential of each client served

What you need to be considered:

• Minimum age of 18 per licensure requirements
• Be able to provide formal proof of a high school diploma or GED
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving)
• Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions
• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening

Essential Job Functions

The essential functions of this position require the physical ability and mobility needed to perform the job. This includes the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs.; operate office equipment, including a computer keyboard; travel to other locations using private or commercial transportation; and communicate effectively to exchange information.

The position also requires the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to client behaviors, staff instructions, safety concerns, and emergencies in an environment where individuals may display aggressive, self-injurious, sexually maladaptive, elopement, or other unpredictable behaviors.

Regular and acceptable attendance, excluding approved absences and periods of leave, is also an essential function of the position.

Each essential function must be performed satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Damar is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access our job opportunities, complete an application, or participate in any part of the recruiting process, please contact Damar Human Resources at [e-mail]. Requesting a reasonable accommodation will not adversely affect your consideration for employment.

Damar Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Damar makes equal employment opportunities available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, including hearing- or vision-related disabilities, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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