Paraeducator

Lauren's Institute For Education•Gilbert, AZ

About The Position

Lauren’s Institute for Education (L.I.F.E.) is hiring caring, enthusiastic paraprofessionals to support children, teens, or adults with developmental disabilities. The role helps individuals work toward personal, academic, and life skills goals in program spaces designed to meet their needs. It may be assigned to Pathways to Independence, Pathways to Employment, Pathways to Adulthood, or the Academy, depending on where the need is greatest. These departments maintain low student/learner-to-instructor ratios and receive extensive support from specialty therapists and behavior analysts. The role involves assisting with transitions, hygiene care, daily routines, and community outings; participating in behavior and therapeutic programs; supervising aquatic activities and providing physical support; collecting data; and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. L.I.F.E. describes its environment as mission-driven and values equity, belonging, and collaboration.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to swim and supervise in water.
Valid driver’s license if assigned to transport clients.
CPR/First Aid, Article 9, and Prevention & Support credentials, or willingness to obtain them.

Nice To Haves

Experience with developmental disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support children, teens, or adults with developmental disabilities in program spaces designed to meet their needs.
Help clients meet personal, academic, or life skills goals.
Assist with transitions, hygiene care, daily routines, and community outings.
Participate in behavior and therapeutic programs.
Supervise during aquatic activities and provide physical support.
Collect data and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Scheduled Spring, Fall, and Winter breaks; pay during closures depends on employee tenure and eligibility: breaks are unpaid in the first year, 50% scheduled break pay may be available after one year, and 100% may be available beginning in year four.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
$750 commitment bonus, paid in installments at 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year.
12 paid holidays after 90 days.
Paid time off: 2 weeks, increasing to 3 weeks after 2 years.
Wellness program with rewards and insurance discounts.
401(k) and Roth plans with company match.
Partial paid FMLA.
Five free L.I.F.E. shirts to start, with seasonal restocks.
Monthly cupcakes, football treats, and staff celebrations.
Employee of the Month gift and parking spot.
Birthday gifts and recognition for service milestones.
Department budgets for staff-requested items.
Discounted degree options and in-house trainings.
Eligible for federal student loan forgiveness because L.I.F.E. is a 501(c)(3).
Work at a 10-acre facility with a thoughtfully designed outdoor environment.