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Key/Essential Functions & 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.

Where applicable, for students with more complex social-emotional needs, Paraprofessionals - Behavior Support will perform the following tasks, in addition to the above:

• Regularly liaises and collaborates with the Student Support Services team to support creation and implementation of the student support plan.

• Collects and records data as directed by Student Support Services team to ensure fidelity of the student support plan.

• Attends and participates in additional trainings and meetings specific to the student’s social-emotional and related needs as determined by their supervisor and Student Support Services team.

• Ensures the health and safety of students, self and others by responding timely and appropriately to social-emotional challenges including self-injurious behavior, injurious behaviors toward others and elopement risks.

Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

All paraprofessionals must meet the following qualification requirements:

• High school Diploma/GED or equivalent; and

• 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

Paraprofessionals assigned to students with complex social-emotional needs are subject to the following additional requirements:

• Must have at least one (1) year experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and complex social-emotional needs in any setting (school, home program, day treatment center, etc.) and

• Ability to demonstrate positive social and emotional support through collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and to appropriately deescalate situations requiring immediate intervention.

Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)

• For all Paraprofessionals:

• 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

• For Paraprofessionals – Behavior Support:

• Formal training, including college coursework in psychology, sociology, human behavior, mental health, special education and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Compensation starts at $18.31 hourly.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.