Staffing Paraprofessional

Aveanna Healthcare • Beaver, PA

121d

About The Position

The position is responsible for supporting students in achieving their educational, social, and emotional goals. Paraprofessionals complement teacher's educational efforts by providing direct support and instruction to students throughout the school day.

Requirements

• High school graduate, GED or equivalent of education and applicable pre-service training.
• High school diploma, or GED plus 20 college credits (with pre-service training optional).
• Additional state and/or local requirements.
• Background checks as stipulated by local and/or state requirements (e.g., child abuse clearance, criminal history report, etc…).
• First aid and/or CPR certification as stipulated by local and/or state requirements.
• Registration or Certification as required by state requirements.
• Ongoing continuing education hours as stipulated by local and/or state requirements.
• TB testing as stipulated by local and/or state requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Must be able to adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries.
• Must be able to support student(s) in using technology and adaptive devices they need to complete schoolwork, communicate, and navigate throughout the school.
• Attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Be kind, considerate, and compassionate.
• Be honest, be on time, and be reliable.
• Be willing to seek and accept advice, guidance, support, and feedback.
• Build good working relationships with your student(s) and their teachers.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to support students' growth and development.
• Assist teachers with implementing school-wide and class-wide positive behavior initiatives as appropriate.
• Implement student-specific treatment, teaching, or lesson plans to support students in achieving their academic, social, and emotional goals.
• Support students in completing assigned work and displaying on-task behavior.
• Support students in transitioning from one location or activity to another.
• Support students with activities of daily living as appropriate (e.g., eating, brushing teeth, hygiene, etc…).
• Collect data on students' academic, behavioral, and social goals.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED