Paraprofessional

Justice Resource Institute • Swansea, MA

1d • $19 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Swansea Wood School is a residential treatment setting for adolescents that specializes in trauma informed care. Swansea Wood provides 24-hour comprehensive care including a school on site, a full clinical staff, nursing staff, and direct care staff. In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for educating others with a dynamic team by bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with our students!

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• ParaPro, Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree required.
• Maintains valid driver’s license as transporting students is required.
• Available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Nice To Haves

• Special Education or Mental Health setting experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills in providing enriching academic assistance for teachers and students in a Special Education setting.
• Create a safe and therapeutic community by supporting students in developing and by role modeling effective coping strategies.
• Help students discover what makes them feel competent and valued by working with them to develop life skills such as cooking, banking, vocational skills, and more.
• Support students in developing a sense of self and provide them the skills to be successful in their next steps.
• Provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our students.

Benefits

• Bilingual bonus of $2,000 for new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English.
• Reimbursement for professional license registration costs and annual fees.
• Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• 401K matched up to $800 a year.
• Pension after 5 years of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year.
• Discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities.
• Access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree