Paraeducator, Weekdays, The Ridge School

About the role

The Ridge School, part of Adventist HealthCare, is seeking a Paraeducator to support students with emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, and other behavioral health impairments. The Paraeducator will assist in academic and social-emotional growth, implement IEP goals, and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual instruction to assigned student to improve overall school performance
• Supports assigned student during class activities and therapy sessions
• Facilitates progress towards academic and social-emotional goals
• Observes and records data on student behavior in collaboration with the therapeutic team
• Implements accommodations and supports outlined in the student’s IEP
• Implements therapeutic measures as directed by IEP goals
• Attends interdisciplinary team meetings, workshops, and other staff meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned by the teacher when the designated student is absent

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, or related field preferred
• Minimum of one year work experience with special needs students (e.g., camp counselor, student care work)
• Familiarity with student and/or adolescent development
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Benefits

Adventist HealthCare offers:

• Work-life balance through non-rotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free employee parking
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability, basic life insurance, and AD&D coverage
• Paid time off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment
• Voluntary benefits including flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and various types of insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

Pay

The starting pay range for this position is $21.55 - $30.63 per hour. Salary discussions will take place during the screening process. The position is classified as Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Schedule

The Paraeducator works full-time, 40 hours per week, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. We strive to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, regardless of their background.