Job description:
We believe in the power of a talented group of people with the intention to make a difference, focused on achieving a common goal, and breaking down barriers to make it happen. The core of our business – and our differentiation - is our team-centric culture and our cutting edge operations. We support our clinicians with the best culture and tools, allowing them to do their work efficiently and with joy. This results in better continuity of care and long-term results.
We are looking for a Paraeducator/BT to join our team and work with special education students to provide additional support and guidance to help students understand the academic work and undergo behavior modifications.
Paraeducator responsibilities include providing administrative support to teachers, monitoring a child’s development, and preparing education materials for daily programs.
Ultimately, you will work with special education students to help them understand their classroom lessons.
Responsibilities
- Provide clerical and administrative support to teachers and professionals
- Carry out additional tasks as required of the job
- Monitor and manage children, particularly those with specific needs
- Prepare educational materials and instructions for daily programs
- Ensure a clean and safe classroom at all times
Requirements and skills
- Proven work experience as a Paraeducator or similar role
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Great interpersonal and social skills
- Strong presentation and reporting skills
- Excellent in handling and managing children
- Relevant training and/or certifications as a Paraeducator
Physical & Environmental Demands
- Approximately 90–95% of the time: Ability to engage in active, physical work with clients, including running, chasing, playing, lifting, kneeling, standing, walking, and climbing. May be required to implement approved physical safety interventions or restraints when necessary, provided the employee has received the appropriate training and authorization.
- Approximately 10% of the time: Ability to drive to and from client homes, schools, and other service locations as required by assigned cases.
- Approximately 10–15% of the time: For school-based assignments, ability to work outdoors with assigned clients in varying weather conditions and temperatures, as required by the client's treatment plan and school activities.
The physical and environmental demands described above reflect the essential functions of the position. These functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, consistent with applicable federal and state laws.
ABA Therapy Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, cannabis use (off-duty), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
Reasonable Accommodation: ABA Therapy Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their position. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or employment, please contact Human Resources at HR@abatherapypartners. com
Good Faith Salary Range for this position is $23/hr.
Disclaimer: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Duties and responsibilities may change based on organizational needs, and employees may be asked to perform other related duties as assigned.