Paraprofessional Support Specialist

About the Employer

Job Title: Paraprofessional

Neari School seeks a paraprofessional to work as a 1:1 in our high school program. Neari is a twelve month day school for students aged 7-22 with learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral challenges, neurological deficits, trauma, and other mental health disorders. Neari was founded in 1985, and since that time has been engaged in cutting-edge work with its students. Our school is a creative and dynamic workplace, and places a strong premium both on open and honest dialogue and staff participation in decision-making and on relationship capacity. We are looking for staff with strong relational skills, warmth, engagement and the ability to set firm limits while maintaining a nurturing stance and consistent routines. The ideal candidate will have an understanding and approach to behavior that: is sensitive to trauma and learning differences, emphasizes natural and logical consequences whenever possible and demonstrates an understanding of child and adolescent development. In addition, he/she will be able to work collaboratively with a teacher in a classroom of up to six students.

Benefits

Neari offers an excellent benefits package, including school holidays and vacation periods, as well as significant contribution towards health insurance.

Application Instructions

Please apply online: no phone calls.