KEYS Academy Paraprofessional

Health Connect America•Petersburg, VA

About The Position

Join Our Impactful Team at Health Connect America! Before you get started on your journey with Health Connect America , take some time to learn more about us. At Health Connect America , all services are guided by a unified, trauma-informed approach. Across every program, we are committed to providing compassionate, client-centered care that fosters healing and growth. Our services are delivered by clinically trained staff, grounded in a therapeutic mindset and informed by research and evidence-based practices at every level of care. Health Connect America and its affiliate brands are leaders in providing mental and behavioral health services to children, families, and adults across the nation. We provide our services directly to those in need whether that be within a person's home, their community, or in one of our office settings. Health Connect America is honored to be a part of the communities we serve and the clients we walk alongside as they embark on a journey to self-improvement and more fulfilling lives. At Health Connect America , we are dedicated to making meaningful connections every day through creating quality, affordable opportunities for individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential in a safe, positive living environment. Come make a difference and grow with us! Our Brands Responsibilities The KEYS Academy Paraprofessional assists in managing student behavior in the school setting and during off-site school activities and provides academic, emotional and behavioral support to students in the classroom to assist classroom teacher in maximizing instructional time and minimizing disruptions. The KEYS Academy Paraprofessional serves students using creativity, resourcefulness, preparedness, knowledge and skills and supports a classroom climate centered around the students that promotes dignity and respect. The KEYS Academy Paraprofessional performs all duties in a manner that supports a sense of well-being, availability for learning and safety, dignity and direction for all. At the direction of the classroom teacher, implements routines and procedures to promote a safe, organized learning environment conducive to learning for all students Supports students’ knowledge of and understanding of boundaries within the classroom environment. Provides reinforcement for students based upon teacher direction and students’ individual needs Assists teacher as needed with planning, preparation, and distribution of classroom materials Encourages and supports students in engaging in learning activities within the classroom Implements lessons based on IEP and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned At the direction of the classroom teacher assists in implementing accommodations and modifications defined in the students’ IEP(s) Assists students in utilization of APEX, Odyssey, and LEXIA (KEYS Academy’s on-line learning programs) and assists teacher with other learning activities Provides individualized and small-group instruction to reinforce skills that have been taught by the teacher At the direction of the classroom teacher, supports students in utilization of visual supports including classroom and individual visual schedules to promote independence At the direction of the classroom teacher, provides support to students during instruction which is based on the students’ needs in the areas of communication and social skills Provides appropriate feedback to students related to their classwork Collaborates and communicates effectively with classroom teacher to promote inclusion and student success Assists classroom teacher in developing and maintaining BIKS for all assigned students Encourages students to utilize the BIK to communicate their sense of well-being and responds to students with appropriate support Assists classroom teacher in providing supervision and support to students during lunch, recreational periods, and other activities as assigned Assists classroom teacher in providing supervision and support to students during community involvement activities (field trips, volunteer opportunities, etc.) As assigned by classroom teacher or Director, coordinates student lunch program including distributing menus, coordinating delivery of meals as required, monitoring students during meals and clean-up of lunch areas / kitchen areas. As applicable and assigned, provides supervision and support to students during Summer Program activities

Requirements

Holds, at a minimum, a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
Successful completion of Paraprofessional examination within one year of hire.
Completion of competency based universal precautions training.
Completion of competency based de-escalation and physical restraint crisis intervention techniques training.
Completion of competency based training in safe transportation of students.
Completion of competency based medication administration training.
Completion of competency based Confidentiality training.
Completion of competency based Ethics training.
Proof of maintaining CPR/First Aid certification.
Completion of APEX, ODYSSEY, and LEXIA training (on-line learning programs).

Responsibilities

Assists in managing student behavior in the school setting and during off-site school activities
Provides academic, emotional and behavioral support to students in the classroom
Implements routines and procedures to promote a safe, organized learning environment
Supports students’ knowledge of and understanding of boundaries within the classroom environment
Provides reinforcement for students based upon teacher direction and students’ individual needs
Assists teacher as needed with planning, preparation, and distribution of classroom materials
Encourages and supports students in engaging in learning activities within the classroom
Implements lessons based on IEP and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
Assists in implementing accommodations and modifications defined in the students’ IEP(s)
Assists students in utilization of APEX, Odyssey, and LEXIA (KEYS Academy’s on-line learning programs)
Provides individualized and small-group instruction to reinforce skills that have been taught by the teacher
Supports students in utilization of visual supports including classroom and individual visual schedules to promote independence
Provides support to students during instruction which is based on the students’ needs in the areas of communication and social skills
Provides appropriate feedback to students related to their classwork
Collaborates and communicates effectively with classroom teacher to promote inclusion and student success
Assists classroom teacher in developing and maintaining BIKS for all assigned students
Encourages students to utilize the BIK to communicate their sense of well-being and responds to students with appropriate support
Assists classroom teacher in providing supervision and support to students during lunch, recreational periods, and other activities as assigned
Assists classroom teacher in providing supervision and support to students during community involvement activities (field trips, volunteer opportunities, etc.)
Coordinates student lunch program including distributing menus, coordinating delivery of meals as required, monitoring students during meals and clean-up of lunch areas / kitchen areas
Provides supervision and support to students during Summer Program activities

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes 8 mental health counseling sessions annually.
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision, and other voluntary insurance products.
Access to a Health Navigator
Health Savings Account with company contribution
Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account
Health Reimbursement Account
401(k) Retirement Plan
Benefits Hub
Tickets at Work