Therapeutic Education Assistant

Davita Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization is looking for a Paraprofessional to provide support in a special education classroom in Kansas City. The role involves classroom management, assisting teachers, and providing individualized instruction to students, all aimed at improving student behavior and learning outcomes.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Flexible Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Health Insurance Benefits

Retirement Savings Plan (401K)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in education or with children.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Requires a valid driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classroom duties such as grading and supervision.
• Implement activities developed by teachers.
• Provide individual instruction to students.

Skills

Classroom Management

Student Support

Instructional Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree (Preferred)

Job description

Job Details

Ozanam Campus - KANSAS CITY, MO Full Time Job Location Position Type

$17.00 - $21.00 Hourly Salary Range

Description

WHO WE ARE:

Cornerstones of Care is a mental and behavioral health nonprofit certified in trauma-informed care that provides evidence-based prevention, intervention, treatment, and support services to help children and families improve their safety and health by making positive changes in their lives. Each year, our team empowers children and families in Kansas, Missouri, and beyond through three key service areas:

• Youth & Family Support - We help youth gain independence through social and living support programs while empowering families with the skills and resources they need to become resilient and successful.


• Foster Care & Adoption - We reunify and unite families while recruiting and providing support to foster parents and youth in foster care.


• Education & Community Trainings - We help students achieve academic success while giving educators the tools to create safe learning environments to improve their students' behaviors and offer innovative learning opportunities to build and improve knowledge in the community.

We are seeking a Paraprofessional to join our Education team. Your role will be responsible for providing classroom management in a small special education classroom using techniques to promote learning. Each classroom has a 1:6 student ratio with a certified teacher and para-educator. The twelve-student classroom is structured with the emphasis on improving student behavior to promote learning. You will be required to assist the classroom teacher in performing classroom duties, for example grading, and provide supervision during school hours including breakfast, lunch break, and in teacher's absence. Duties will include implementing activities developed by classroom teachers and providing individual instruction to students. Furthermore, assist the teacher in record keeping and class preparation and adhere to the academic school calendar and schedule.

As a member of the Education team, you will work with other team members and report to our Director of Education.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Assist the classroom teacher in performing classroom duties, for example grading.


• Provide supervision during school hours including breakfast, lunch break, and in the teacher's absence.


• Implement activities developed by classroom teachers.


• Provide individual instruction to students.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Our ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant experience in an educational setting an/d or with children and families, and the following:

• A high school diploma or equivalent. Associate's degree is preferred


• At least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical and drug screening


• A valid driver's license, proof of current vehicle insurance and reliable transportation

Starting Salary: $17.00 - $21.00 Hourly

CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S BENEFITS:

Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:

• 9 Paid Holidays, flexible Paid Time Off, and Paid Sick Leave


• Team members who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for
  
  
  
  • Health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
  
  
  • Cafeteria plans (Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts)
  
  
  • Ancillary insurance benefits (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term disability insurance, voluntary life)
  
  
  • Cornerstones of Care provides long-term disability insurance and basic term life/AD&D insurance at no cost to the team member
  
  
  
  


• Retirement savings plan (401K) with employer match


• Pet Insurance


• Employee assistance program (EAP)


• Tuition reimbursement program


• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.


• To view more information on our benefits, please visit our Job Openings page at Join Our Team - Cornerstones of Care to download the current benefits guide.

CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS:

• Nonviolence - helping to build safety skills and a commitment to a higher purpose.


• Emotional Intelligence - helping to teach emotional management skills.


• Social Learning - helping to build cognitive skills.


• Open Communication - helping to overcome barriers to healthy communication, learn conflict management.


• Democracy - helping to create civic skills of self-control, self-discipline, and administration of healthy authority.


• Social Responsibility - helping to rebuild social connection skills, establish healthy attachment relationships.


• Growth and Change - helping to work through loss and prepare for the future.

CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

We believe in the creation of inclusive communities where children, families, and team members thrive in an environment characterized by safety, respect, and the freedom to authentically express their unique identities - a place where each individual experiences a profound sense of belonging. To ensure that this vision becomes a reality, we have engaged with our team members, clients, stakeholders, and volunteers to craft a diversity statement that defines our commitment to foster diversity, inclusion, and equality throughout all aspects of our organization.

• We partner for safe and healthy communities.


• We cultivate a culture in which children, families, team members, volunteers, donors, and community partners feel welcomed, safe, respected, empowered, and celebrated.


• We value diversity of race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, geographical location, pregnancy, disability, neurodiversity, socio-economic, and military status.


• We stand for anti-racism, equity, and inclusivity.


• We insist and affirm that discrimination and violence have no place in safe and healthy communities, including in our organization.


• We strive toward a more welcoming, inclusive, diverse, and equitable organization through our policies, partnerships, and practices.

Questions?

Please contact: Cornerstones of Care, People Experience Department

8150 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64114

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

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Cornerstones of Care is an

Equal Opportunity Employer