Paraprofessional JFA

THIRD WAY CENTER INC•Denver, CO

5d•$47,840 - $52,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Para Professional’s primary responsibility is to perform all responsibilities in a manner that is reflective of the mission and philosophy of Third Way Center. The Para Professional shall be sensitive to the Cultural differences among the children, their families and the Third Way Center Staff, and respond appropriately to these differences. The Para Professional is required to aide teachers and school staff at the Third Way Center Alternative school and will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

Requirements

Bachelors Degree preferred.
Full time benefits available after 30 days of employment. Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b, Flex, Accident, Critical Care, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability.
Must be able to obtain/maintain QMAP, CPR First Aid, Valid drivers license and Substitute license though CDE.
As a member of Third Way Center, we take on many roles with our clientele. Empowerment and advocacy are critical in working with youth. It is essential we understand cultural diversity within the milieu, and are willing to learn new skills and attend in-services as needed. We are committed to respecting the dignity of persons served, to understand and enhance the opportunity for normalization and self determination, and to improving our youth’s ability in exercising healthy personal choices.

Responsibilities

Assist in classroom management/milieu management/crisis management
Assist in classroom educational support for students
Assist with therapeutic needs of students
One-on-One or small group tutoring with students when referred from teacher to paraprofessional
Plan and implement lessons with help of teaching staff when necessary
Substitute teaching when necessary
Daily updates in the morning and communication with the houses in the afternoons via written notes
Obtain packed medication from the house staff and administer medication to students for scheduled medications or PRN - current QMAP certification required
Communicate with school staff and house staff regarding medication issues/requests
Attend weekly team school meetings with the Director of Special Ed and Educational Coordinator and/or Asst. Clinical Director/Clinical Director/Treatment Leaders
Purchase supplies needed for school/classrooms
Attend school wide district trainings once a year
Attend teacher planning days 3-4 times per year
Assist with cleaning/organization of school environment
Assist with stocking and organization of school/office supplies
Complete Critical Incident Reports, Orientation for new students, and other reports/paperwork as needed
Support/attend off-campus activities when needed
Other duties as assigned by Educational Coordinator