Paraprofessional

YAI•New York, NY

13d•$17

About The Position

iHope Mission Statement The iHOPE school community strives to provide comprehensive services for our students, who present with a variety of diagnoses including Traumatic Brain Injury, Acquired Brain Injury, and other brain-based disorders. Our students participate in academic instruction with appropriate modification and adaptation, as well as therapeutic services, based upon a collaborative, researched-based model that integrates current technology. iHOPE is committed to learners with complex needs and to their social, emotional, adaptive and educational advancement. Accessibility and integration into the larger community are at the core of our belief system

Requirements

High school Diploma/GED or equivalent
Must be well organized with superior attention to detail and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to work with a great degree of independence and focus
Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree or coursework in education preferred
One to three years of relevant healthcare, childcare and/or other school-based experience
First Aid CPR AED

Responsibilities

Supports assigned student as they work to achieve the goals set by the student’s teacher and related services team.
Assists in the implementation of student’s individualized IEP at the discretion and direction of supervisors, teacher(s)/instructor(s) and administrators and supports behavior plan as directed by behavior department.
Provides support for student inside and outside of the classroom to enable the student to fully participate in school activities.
Provides support for the student in daily therapy and/or related service sessions.
Supports the student throughout academic instruction/assignments under the supervision of the student’s teacher.
Assists therapists with related service sessions, transferring and/or positioning the student throughout the day.
Assists the student with self-care (including using the restroom, basic hygiene, feeding, etc.).
Follows all appropriate policies and procedures relating to the care and safety of assigned student and the student’s management needs.
Ensures that the student and their supplies are kept neat and clean throughout the day.
Ensures that the student is fed appropriately throughout the day, and more broadly, maintains student’s safety at all times.
Performs all other duties, as assigned.