Paraprofessional Therapeutic Assistant Support Neurodiverse Students
4 weeks ago
We are seeking a Therapeutic Assistant Paraprofessional to join our team to support our therapeutic staff. The Therapy Assistant Paraprofessional will join a team of therapeutic professionals including licensed social workers, occupational, physical, speech and ABA therapists.
Mentorship and opportunities to observe therapy sessions, as well as assistance with graduate school application process will be provided for our therapeutic assistant paraprofessionals.
80% of our Therapeutic Assistant Paraprofessional staff have been accepted into graduate healthcare programs
Our Therapeutic Assistants are paraprofessionals that gain a wide range of experience with room for advancement.
Assist therapists with clients and promote their participation in therapeutic activities.
Assist in therapy room and lesson preparation.
Assist students with their daily care needs
Assist in cleaning and organizing facility.
Therapeutic Assistant Paraprofessional Requirements
Bachelors degree preferred
Willingness to obtain a paraprofessional license
Ability to lift 35lbs
Our comprehensive benefits support our therapeutic assistant paraprofessional team in achieving work-life balance
Competitive hourly rate based on experience $17-19/hour
Paraprofessional license renewal
Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Sick Leave (PSL)
Paid Federal Holidays, Paid Floating Holiday and Professional Development Days
New Parent 6 week ramp up (20 hour schedule at full salary for first 6 weeks)
401k with substantial company match
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO medical insurance
Dental and Vision insurance
$25,000 Life Insurance policy
No travel and onsite parking
Our collaborative culture is celebrated by our therapeutic assistant paraprofessional team
In-depth onboarding to set you up for success
Individualized mentorship focused on your unique goals
Birthday and Anniversary celebrations
Branded Company Apparel
Holiday celebrations and MORE
Our Therapeutic Assistant Paraprofessional team support an innovative program for neurodiverse students.
Merlin Day Academy is a private, therapeutic day school that provides students with autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neuro-diverse learning needs ages 6 to 12 an intensive, individualized educational environment that cultivates relationship-based, family-centered care. Our collaborative team of therapeutic assistant paraprofessionals work alongside our clinicians to provide special education, social work, occupational therapy, applied behavior analysis (ABA), developmental therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, language therapy, nutrition, and feeding therapy services.
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