Student Support Para-Professional: Mental Health

Rockwell Development Center; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support center in Asheville is seeking a dedicated Paraprofessional to provide hands-on assistance to students in a classroom setting. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work with children, particularly those with special needs. Candidates should have a secondary school diploma, experience in a classroom environment, and recent first aid certifications. You will be responsible for monitoring student progress, preparing the classroom, and assisting qualified professionals with teaching tasks. Embrace a rewarding career helping children thrive.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass a criminal background check.
• Recent first aid and CPR certifications required.
• Ability to work with culturally-diverse families and communities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the classroom to promote a healthy and safe learning environment.
• Engage with children to enhance and encourage learning.
• Assist students with healthcare procedures and personal needs.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experience working with children and special needs students

Basic knowledge of childhood growth and development

Professionalism and confidentiality

Experience in a classroom environment

Ability to maintain HIPAA standards

Passionate and dedicated to teaching

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Educational software

Job description

An educational support center in Asheville is seeking a dedicated Paraprofessional to provide hands-on assistance to students in a classroom setting. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work with children, particularly those with special needs. Candidates should have a secondary school diploma, experience in a classroom environment, and recent first aid certifications. You will be responsible for monitoring student progress, preparing the classroom, and assisting qualified professionals with teaching tasks. Embrace a rewarding career helping children thrive.