Therapeutic School Lead Para - Mentorship & Student Support

Heartspring Inc; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

403(b) retirement plan with employer‑p

Employer-paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement and continuing教育

Job summary

Heartspring Inc. seeks a Lead Paraprofessional to support students with autism and developmental disabilities while guiding classroom staff and ensuring daily operations run smoothly.

You will partner with the Special Education Teacher to foster academic, social, emotional, and behavioral growth, lead in teachers' absence, and train teammates. A strong, compassionate leader with supervisory experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
• 2+ years of experience working with children with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, behavioral challenges, or other neurodevelopmental disabilities in a school, special education, therapeutic, or behavioral health setting

Responsibilities

• Support students with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral needs in the classroom.
• Assist with academics, communication, social skills, emotional regulation, life skills, and activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed.
• Encourage independence through positive behavior support and individualized instruction.
• Build trusting relationships that help students grow and succeed.
• Lead classroom operations when the teacher is unavailable and coach/ mentor paraprofessionals and staff.
• Assist with onboarding and training new team members.
• Implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and positive behavior supports; respond during escalations using crisis intervention techniques.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive classroom; collaborate with teachers, therapists, nurses, and families; document progress and observations; communicate professionally.
• Follow Heartspring policies and educational standards; support QA initiatives and maintain documentation; protect student confidentiality and comply with regulations.

Job description

Heartspring Inc. seeks a Lead Paraprofessional to support students with autism and developmental disabilities while guiding classroom staff and ensuring daily operations run smoothly.

You will partner with the Special Education Teacher to foster academic, social, emotional, and behavioral growth, lead in teachers' absence, and train teammates. A strong, compassionate leader with supervisory experience is preferred.