Special Education Paraprofessional

Who We Are Futures Education, a division of Futures HealthCore LLC, is a private educational partner that has provided a continuum of special education supports for 270 public school systems nationwide for over a decade. Futures Education is a school partner in special education service delivery, providing exemplary educational, programmatic, and consulting services with improved outcomes for students. What We Believe At Futures Education, we think special education can be delivered more effectively while optimizing existing resources. Because the primary purpose of therapy and related services is to help students benefit from special education, we recognize that services must be designed to help students access the general education curriculum. If you are a paraprofessional that is passionate about special needs students and you are looking for an amazing company to work for, we would like to meet you! We are looking for exceptional people who want to make a difference in someone else’s life. Summary Futures Education is currently seeking a school based paraprofessional at Phoenix Elementary. This opportunity begins immediately and is full time for a minimum of 4 weeks. There is potential for coverage to last for the remainder of the 2015/16 school year. Job Description Support the educational environment of students with special needsTutor students in cells or collectively and document information for assessmentCollaborate with teachers to enhance instruction and lesson planning objectivesCreate and implement games and activates for enriching student development Qualifications Associates Degree or above or 60 semester hours, or passed ParaPro/WorkKeys assessment required.Experience working with students with special needs, specifically those on the Autism spectrumParaprofessionals must be physically fit to work with this special population of studentAbility to be trained in best practices for paraprofessional work and participation in consistent professional development workshopsCPI, CPR, First Aide (Must have all prior to start date 11.16.15) WHAT WE OFFER! Competitive salarySign-on Bonus for Selected PositionsCompetitive Leave packageBereavement LeaveContinuing Education AllowanceHealth/Dental/Life/Long-term and Short-term Disability InsuranceFlexible scheduling401(K) PlanRefer-a-Friend Bonus Program