Learning Guide (Paraprofessional)

Position Summary

The position of Learning Guide is a unique opportunity for professionals interested in a career in Education, Behavior Support, Speech Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Social Work or related fields to gain meaningful hands-on experience in a dynamic work environment. Training, consultation, and ongoing opportunities for personal and professional growth are embedded in the experience and opportunities at OpenMinds.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow an individual education program for student(s) based on the student’s Student Learning Overview and education plan including positive behavior support plans.
• Support student(s) in maintaining regulation, engagement, and attention.
• Provide support during group times, small group, and individual instruction.
• Support the classroom teacher in daily instruction.
• Help student(s) follow safe and appropriate daily living skill routines.
• Be on time at the beginning of your shift and when returning from breaks.
• Attend team meetings.
• Aid in providing regular, ongoing, positive communication with parents, including but not limited to, daily or weekly written and verbal reports.
• Direct questions from parents as needed to the school director and family engagement program coordinator.
• Support the classroom teacher in maintaining classroom structure and organization.
• Assist with administrative tasks as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Dress in comfortable but professional attire.
• Have fun and be creative!

Qualifications

• Background check required.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Proficiency with writing and communication.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Works well within teams.
• Minimum of an undergraduate degree and preference for graduate degree in progress or completed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401k.
• 3 sick days.

About Open Mind School

Open Minds, Silicon Valley is a leader in inclusion and accessibility working with public, private, nonpublic schools and businesses around the SF Bay Area and beyond. Open Minds, Silicon Valley operates Open Mind School, a small k-12 nonprofit pilot model school in Menlo Park. Our world-class team of educators, entrepreneurs, and specialized service providers are working together to use data analytics to make informed decision making on school learning environments. We're dedicated to creating and providing a child-centered, personalized experience that leverages local experiential learning opportunities. Open Mind School's mission is for all students to access high quality education, enrichment opportunities, and social experiences in an inclusive and supportive environment. Open Mind School is a public benefit corporation and nonprofit organization which requires us to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

ADA Specifications

This position is largely sedentary in nature. However, one must possess the ability to speak, hear, write, use a computer and related software programs, and lift up to 20 lbs. Ongoing local and/or national travel periodically required.