Student Support Paraprofessional for IEP & Therapy

YAI - Seeing beyond disability; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

YAI Network's iHOPE School is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to support students with Traumatic Brain Injury and related conditions inside and outside the classroom, ensuring active participation in instruction and therapy.

You will assist in implementing IEP goals, help with self-care tasks, and collaborate with teachers, therapists, and administrators to maintain safety, order, and student well-being throughout the day.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Well organized with superior attention to detail and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work with a great degree of independence and focus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs.
• First Aid CPR AED (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Supports assigned student as they work to achieve the goals set by the student’s teacher and related services team.
• Assists in the implementation of student’s individualized IEP at the discretion and direction of supervisors, teacher(s)/instructor(s) and administrators and supports behavior plan as directed by behavior department.
• Provides support for student inside and outside of the classroom to enable the student to fully participate in school activities.
• Provides support for the student in daily therapy and/or related service sessions.
• Supports the student throughout academic instruction/assignments under the supervision of the student’s teacher.
• Assists therapists with related service sessions, transferring and/or positioning the student throughout the day.
• Assists the student with self-care (including using the restroom, basic hygiene, feeding, etc.).
• Follows all appropriate policies and procedures relating to the care and safety of assigned student and the student’s management needs.
• Ensures that the student and their supplies are kept neat and clean throughout the day.
• Ensures that the student is fed appropriately throughout the day, and more broadly, maintains student’s safety at all times.
• Performs all other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

High school Diploma/GED or equivalent

Associate’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

YAI Network's iHOPE School is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to support students with Traumatic Brain Injury and related conditions inside and outside the classroom, ensuring active participation in instruction and therapy.

You will assist in implementing IEP goals, help with self-care tasks, and collaborate with teachers, therapists, and administrators to maintain safety, order, and student well-being throughout the day.