Full Time Paraprofessional
About the Employer
Job Summary
Hopeful Journeys' mission is to provide quality and individualized education to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental disabilities. We strive to build better futures for children and families by helping them to reach their fullest potential and enabling them to live more productive and independent lives.
Job Summary for Paraprofessional
The paraprofessional's primary job responsibilities are implementing behavior intervention & curriculum programs for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities, managing two student cases, and promoting HJEC's mission.
Reports to
Behavior Clinician (BCBA)
Benefits
Hopeful Journeys offers a comprehensive, employee-focused benefits package including:
• A generous paid time off (PTO) policy, including over 8 weeks of paid time off (increases with seniority)
• Tuition reimbursement for related master's programs
• Mentoring/supervision for qualifying programs
• Childcare reimbursement
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account (DCA) fundable with pre-tax dollars
• 401(k) with company matching structure
• Health and dental benefits at a competitive cost with company cost sharing
Salary
Full-time position starting salary:
• Bachelor's level: $60,000 annually
• Non-bachelor level: $55,000 annually
Essential Duties and Responsibilities for Paraprofessional
• Work with students ages 3-22 with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental disabilities utilizing ABA methodology.
• Collect and accurately record behavioral, social, academic, and other data as required per students' specific goals and programming.
• Demonstrate fluency with behavior plans, discrete trial teaching, and task analysis.
• Demonstrate fluency with and correctly implement calm procedures (including wearing protective equipment as required).
• Complete case management and other paperwork tasks.
• Participate in community outings with students including, but not limited to: swimming and vocational sites etc.
• Ensure effective communication between home and school with appropriate in-person parent communication and home note documentation.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Special Education, or a related Human Services field preferred, but not required. Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or other developmental disabilities preferred; however, entry-level candidates are welcomed. High level of comprehensive training will be provided!