Para-Educator- North Platte

Hands of Heartland•North Platte, NE

1d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

At Hands of Heartland, we believe that people with developmental disabilities are people first. We at Hands of Heartland will always place the person before the program — striving daily to embody the message our name states. Hands of Heartland is looking for a compassionate and caring individual to work with the people we support as a Para-Educator in North Platte, NE. Under the guidance of a certified Special Education teacher, you will work with one or more school-age students with an IEP to provide targeted academic skills, daily living skills and social/emotional support to reduce or eliminate barriers to independent adult living. Students may need assistance with self-care and/or mobility. Coaches will work with students on their IEP goals and do daily data recording on these goals. Coaches will also work with students on daily living skills in the classroom and out in the community. You will assist students in transitioning from school to adult living by providing real life experiences and helping them to be as independent as possible.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
Dependable transportation.
Must be able to pass all background checks.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with one or more school-age students with an IEP to provide targeted academic skills, daily living skills and social/emotional support.
Reduce or eliminate barriers to independent adult living.
Assist students with self-care and/or mobility.
Work with students on their IEP goals and do daily data recording on these goals.
Work with students on daily living skills in the classroom and out in the community.
Assist students in transitioning from school to adult living by providing real life experiences.
Help students to be as independent as possible.