Special Education Student Support

Damar Services • Indianapolis, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Damar is seeking Education Mentors to perform paraprofessional tasks supporting individuals served by Damar in the public-school system. The role includes participating in activities that develop appropriate daily living, self-help, and social skills. Education Mentors supervise and monitor clients, support their participation in school, and implement Individual Education Plans and behavior management plans. The position may involve responding to crisis situations, including behaviors that may be aggressive, self-injurious, sexually maladaptive, or unpredictable.

Openings are in Northeast and Southeast Indianapolis, Indiana. Listed school-hour schedules are 7:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Starting pay is $15.25 per hour. The job requires regular and acceptable attendance and the ability to perform its essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old, as required by licensure requirements.
• Provide formal proof of a high school diploma or GED.
• For positions requiring driving, hold a valid Indiana driver’s license and have a driving record that meets the eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier.
• Have no felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect, or other disqualifying criminal convictions.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening.
• Have the physical ability and mobility to perform essential job functions, including standing or sitting for prolonged periods; occasionally stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and twisting; lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 50 pounds; operating office equipment, including a computer keyboard; traveling to other locations; and communicating effectively.
• Be able to recognize and respond appropriately to client behaviors, staff instructions, safety concerns, and emergencies.
• Maintain regular and acceptable attendance, excluding approved absences and periods of leave.

Responsibilities

• Meet the client at the designated area and time before school starts to help ensure punctual class attendance.
• Remain awake and engaged while competently supervising and monitoring clients; do not leave clients unattended except as permitted by a client’s Individual Education Plan.
• Respond to and manage crisis situations, potentially involving client physical aggression, using prescribed verbal intervention or physical management techniques.
• Participate in programs designed to support clients’ habilitation, training, and treatment.
• Consistently implement Individual Education Plans and behavior management plans to reduce maladaptive behaviors, promote appropriate social behaviors, and maximize each client’s potential.

Benefits

• Eligible for the Damar Advantage, including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy.
• Comprehensive training in verbal intervention and physical management techniques.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Up to $3,000 per year in tuition assistance.
• 401(k) plan participation.
• Life insurance provided by Damar and additional voluntary options.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance options.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED