Student Support Partner: Paraprofessional in Action

Supplemental Health Care, Inc.; Levittown (PA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings

Job summary

Supplemental Health Care, Inc. is hiring paraprofessionals to join our team and work alongside teachers at partnering school districts to help students with special needs succeed - academically, socially, and emotionally.

In this role you’ll support students one-on-one or in small groups, assist with classwork and daily routines, and help implement behavior plans and IEP goals with care and consistency.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent AND either a Passing Score on the ETS ParaPro Exam OR an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or at least two years of study (defined as 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours) at an accredited college.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with children
• Prior experience with children with special needs, physical/mental disabilities, or behavior management
• Proficient in the use of standard computer applications
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
• The ability to work collaboratively with existing staff
• Supporting students one-on-one or in small groups with classwork, communication, and daily routines
• Helping implement behavior plans and IEP goals with care and consistency
• Assisting students with special needs who may require help with mobility, personal care, or emotional regulation
• Creating a positive learning environment where all students can thrive
• Teaming up with teachers, therapists, and staff to make school a great place to be
• Celebrating small victories every single day
• Willingness to assist with physical or behavioral needs as required

Responsibilities

• Support students one-on-one or in small groups with classwork and daily routines
• Help implement behavior plans and IEP goals with care and consistency
• Assist students with mobility, personal care, or emotional regulation as needed
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and staff to support student success

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Proficient in computer applications

Ability to support students one-on-one

Mobility/assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + ParaPro OR associate degree

2+ years college study (48 semester hours/72 quarter hours)

Minimum 1 year experience with children

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Supplemental Health Care, Inc. is hiring paraprofessionals to join our team and work alongside teachers at partnering school districts to help students with special needs succeed - academically, socially, and emotionally.

In this role you’ll support students one-on-one or in small groups, assist with classwork and daily routines, and help implement behavior plans and IEP goals with care and consistency.