Special Education Paraprofessional
Company: New Story Schools
Location: Indiana
Posted on: March 19, 2023
Job Description:
Do you have a passion for education and being a part of a
mission-driven organization? Do you want to join a fast-growing
company with excellent benefits, such as competitive health and
wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off,
and so much more?New Story School in Indiana, PA is seeking a
qualified Academic and Behavior Support Staff to join our clinical
team and work in collaboration with the Special Education teachers
and other professionals to fulfill the individual curriculum and
self-care needs of the students. Have a great work/life balance
while helping others. Academic and Behavior Support Staff has a
fabulous full-time schedule during school hours M-F, 7:30 am-2:30
pm, year-round, no nights, no weekends, no holidays; comprehensive
benefits package including paid time off and paid school holidays;
career advancement opportunities. Are you passionate about the
special needs population?RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with the implementation of each student's Individualized
Education Plan (IEP).
- Assist students in the classroom and collaborate with team
members to support goal achievement.
- Implement appropriate behavior management strategies and
techniques.
- Observe/Record data related to behavioral concerns to
assess/monitor the progress of the student.
- Assist students during participation in special subjects such
as physical education, vocational programs and field trips.WORK
SKILLS
- Must possess strong interpersonal skills to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with child,
parent/guardian, multidisciplinary team members, and other
personnel involved in child's educational/behavioral program.
- Must have knowledge of common behavioral disorders exhibited by
children and adolescents.
- Must have strong communication skills.
- Must display a professional appearance and
demeanor.BENEFITSEligible New Story Employees will receive
competitive pay and benefits including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Hospital, and
Accident Coverage
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401K with 100% vested company contribution
- Healthcare, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending
Accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Incentive Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Rewards program which allows you to earn points to purchase
itemsNew Story School is an educational organization comprised of
special education schools in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Ohio, New
Jersey, and Massachusetts. We offer an academic learning
environment integrated with behavior support services for students
diagnosed with autism or emotional/behavioral disorders. Our
multidisciplinary teams collaborate with families, school
districts, and community partners to empower children in overcoming
challenges and creating new stories in their lives.New Story
Schools is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and embraces
diversity in the workplace. We are also committed to providing a
drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the students we
serve. For more information about New Story Schools careers and
benefits, please visit our website
https://newstoryschools.com/careersTo view all our open
opportunities, please visit our career site at
https://newstoryjobs.com/.If you are a current New Story employee,
please apply through the UKG system. Click here, log in, and
navigate to "Open Opportunities" to search and apply for current
open opportunities.#WPAExperienceRequired
- Minimum 3 months paid experience working with students with
disabilities.EducationRequired
- High School or betterBehaviorsPreferred
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all
details necessary to get the task done wellMotivationsPreferred
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the
ability to contribute to the success of a project or the
organization
- Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample
time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Keywords: New Story Schools, Pittsburgh , Special Education Paraprofessional, Education / Teaching , Indiana, Pennsylvania
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