Day Treatment Para-Professional

Job Summary and Purpose

The Para-Professional at Tennyson Center for Children collaborates within the framework of the educational and treatment team to support behavior management in accordance with each child's Individualized Education Program (IEP) and treatment plans. They provide academic and social-emotional support tailored to each student in the classroom, ensuring a therapeutic balance of structure and nurturing. This position requires a deep understanding of emotional needs and the ability to implement Tennyson Center procedures for behavior management.

Essential Job Functions

• Appropriately implement treatment plans and IEPs as directed by the clinician and teacher
• Provide clean, safe, and therapeutic learning environments by offering one-on-one tutoring, small group instruction, and maintaining student engagement in academic and social-emotional learning
• Implement TCC procedures for behavior management (verbal and non-verbal), balancing client needs for structure, nurturing, learning, and recreation
• Aid in classroom management strategies with collaboration from the educational, clinical, and student engagement specialists
• Ensure positive behavior supports are implemented on both a milieu and individual level for all students
• Support physical implementation of behavioral interventions as needed

Physical Requirements

• Successfully complete a pre-hire physical
• Implement behavioral interventions as needed

Working Conditions

• In-person on campus work/school and treatment environment

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age
• Experience in an educational setting with special needs children K-12 preferred
• Current Colorado driver’s license (must obtain within 30 days of employment)
• Criminal CBI background check, FBI fingerprint check, State of CO child abuse check, DMV driving record check, pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical, academic credential verification, and reference check

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance options
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Mental Health days
• Retail Plan with a match up to 4% of your annual salary
• Pet, Legal & Identity Theft insurance options
• HSA & FSA options
• Accident, Critical Illness, Disability & Hospital Indemnity insurance options
• Company-paid Life Insurance & AD&D with options to purchase additional coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Professional Development Assistance
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tennyson Center for Children is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, military status, conditions relating to pregnancy or childbearing, and/or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.