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This employer will be on-site conducting interviews at our Multi-Industry Job & Community Resource Fair which will be held on Tuesday September 10, 2024, at PA CareerLink® Bucks County, 4800 Street Rd., Suite 50, Trevose, PA  19053.  The Job Fair hours are 10:30 AM -- 12:30 PM.  For more information on the Multi-Industry Job & Resource Fair, please contact Jessica Peterson at jpeterson@buckscareerlink.org.

Join Potential Inc. as a Special Education Paraprofessional!

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!  This is considered an entry-level position. We welcome new graduates, career changers, and experienced candidates to apply.  We provide in-depth paid training that prepares you to work with students.

Position: Paraprofessional

Location: our private school in Newtown, Bucks County

Part-time Schedules: 8:30 am - 3 pm (Tuesday/Thursday or Monday/Wednesday Friday)

Full-Time Schedule: 8:30 am - 3 pm (Monday - Friday)

Part-Time Pay: $17 - $20 base rates (additional pay offered for experienced candidates!)

Full-Time Pay: $30,000 base salary (additional pay offered to experienced candidates!)

WORKING AS A PARAPROFESSIONAL

Paraprofessionals at Potential Inc. are school employees who work under the supervision and guidance of special education teachers at our private school in Newtown, Bucks County. As a paraprofessional, you'll work one-on-one with students (ages 6 - 21) to help with communication, behavior, activities of daily living, vocational skills, community-based instruction, social skills, and academics from your student's individualized education plan (IEP). Our students have struggled in other programs, have challenging behavior, or have an additional medical diagnosis that impacts their learning. Your work helps improve your students' quality of life!

Working as a Paraprofessional is a great fit for those interested in a career in teaching, occupational therapy, speech therapy, childcare, healthcare, or psychology and who thrive in a one-on-one setting where you can see the difference you make in your students' lives every day!

WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES WILL YOU GAIN FROM THIS ROLE?

After training, you'll be able to work with children of varying levels of need, implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy programs following each client's individualized treatment plan, receive and incorporate feedback from your client's Special Education Teachers and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in future sessions, maintain client safety and confidentiality, and accurately document client sessions by collecting data, writing session notes, and completing service logs (timesheets).

WHAT SETS POTENTIAL INC. APART?

*We're committed to your growth and success. *We offer career development opportunities beyond our initial training period: discounts at partner colleges and universities, annual training and ongoing professional development opportunities, and ongoing supervision and mentorship with supportive supervisors.

We offer the benefits of a big business with the feel of a small company. Benefits include paid time off and paid holidays, medical package (health/dental/vision), basic and voluntary life insurance, short- and long-term disability, AFLAC, pet insurance, tuition discounts at partner schools, an employee assistance program, an employee referral program, and a 403b retirement savings plan.

ABOUT US

Potential is a non-profit Autism service organization that works passionately to make meaningful changes in the lives of our clients. Rooted in the belief that every individual with Autism has the potential for a fulfilling life, we employ evidence-based treatments and a committed support network to help children and adults gain the skills they need to learn and succeed. Joining us means becoming part of a team that values and practices respect, compassion, teamwork, and integrity. We offer the perks of a big business with the close- nit feel of a small company. Our team appreciates the values we uphold, collaborations fostered, and opportunities for professional and personal growth.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or GED
• Reliable transportation to our school in Newtown, Bucks County
• Matching availability (see job highlights)
• Ability to engage, play, and keep up with active children and adolescents
• Basic proficiency with technology

Potential believes that all people are entitled to equal employment opportunities.* We follow state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring and employment.*

We do not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, age, religion, gender, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.