Para-Professional

Tennyson Center for Children•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Tennyson Center for Children, our core values guide everything we do. We are Joyful , finding optimism and strength even in challenges; Curious , always learning and innovating to provide the best care; Dependable , building trust through reliability; Authentic , celebrating uniqueness and creating safe, inclusive spaces; and Compassionate , deeply caring for our teammates, our clients, and the community we serve. If these values resonate with you, we’d love to have you join our team and help us make a lasting impact on the lives of children across Colorado! The Para-Professional collaborates within the framework of the educational and treatment team through supporting behavior management in keeping with each child's IEP and treatment plans. The Para-Professional individualizes academic and social emotional support for each student in the classroom. Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds not just because it’s the right thing to do but because it makes our company stronger.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age and, under direct supervision, may assist the director, teachers, counselors, and treatment leader with the children.
Experience in an educational setting with special needs children K-12 preferred
All candidates must have or qualify to obtain a current Colorado driver’s license (Must obtain license within 30 days of employment)
All positions require criminal CBI background check, FBI fingerprint check, State of CO child abuse check, DMV driving record check, pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical, academic credential verification, and reference check
Must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States in compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Responsibilities

Appropriately implement treatment plans and IEPs as directed by the clinician and teacher
Provide clean, safe, and therapeutic learning environments by providing one on one tutoring, small group instruction, and maintenance of student engagement in academic and social emotional learning
Provide a therapeutic balance of hierarchy and affiliation, always demonstrating an understanding of the emotional needs of the children
Implement TCC procedures for behavior management (both verbal and non-verbal) and physical management, balancing client’s needs for structure, nurturing, learning and recreation
Assist with classroom management strategies implemented with the collaboration of the educational, clinical, and student engagement specialists
Ensure positive behavior supports are being implemented on a milieu and individual level for all students
Implement behavioral interventions as needed

Benefits

For employees working 30 or more hours per week:
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance options
Generous Paid Time Off
13 paid holidays
Paid Mental Health days to regroup & recharge
Retirement Plan with a match up to 4% of your annual salary
Pet, Legal & Identity Theft insurance options
HSA & FSA options
Accident, Critical Illness, Disability & Hospital Indemnity insurance options
Company paid Life Insurance & AD&D with options to purchase additional coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus
Professional Development Assistance
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs