1:1 Special Ed Paraprofessional

About the role

The Glenholme School, part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, is seeking a Student Support Professional to join our team. We provide a comprehensive residential program and services for children with learning differences and special needs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for 1:1 support for adolescent (between the ages of 8-21) within the classroom environment
• Accurately and completely document behavioral incidents, supplemental observations, necessary logs, and token information
• Collect and/or computerize behavioral data as assigned
• Promote independence by teaching and coaching students through activities of daily living (showering, brushing teeth, chore completion, room cleanliness, etc.)
• Facilitate activities
• Effectively implement instruction appropriate to each child’s cognitive, emotional, social, and psychological development
• Manage behavioral incidences within the classroom setting, utilizing principles of PBIS and the token economy
• Communicate pertinent information to supervisors, clinicians, behaviorists, nurses, etc.
• Document shift happenings at the conclusion of the shift
• Display effective problem-solving skills
• Promote campus core values of fairness, honesty, respect, responsibility, and kindness

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor Degree
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Possess and maintain a valid drivers’ license

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications: 1 year of Human Services experience working with children, adolescents, and adults

Skills

N/A

Benefits & Rewards

• 24 vacation days (increases with years of service)
• 8 sick days
• Quality low cost benefits
• 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career accelerator program (ASCEND)

Pay

• Base pay now starting at $22.00 / hr for candidates with a Bachelor degree and $21.50 / hr for candidates without a Bachelor degree
• $1,560 annual increase for Master degree
• Overtime payment at 1.5x your hourly rate