**BLUE SEA EDUCATION IS URGENTLY SEEKING PARAPROFESSIONALS FOR SUMMER CASES (PART-TIME, PER DIEM, AND FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE)**

Start your career in Special Education by joining our growing team This is a great opportunity for parents of school-age children looking to work during school hours, high school graduates eager to start their career path, and career changers looking to make a difference in the lives of students.

Blue Sea Education is a unique company comprised of a Professional Collaborative, bringing together diverse professions such as education, psychology, social worker, behavior intervention, speech, occupational and physical therapies, and the law. Our unique approach to education has enabled us to provide supportive services to a variety of populations.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist students in transitioning from one activity to the next
- Assist and facilitate appropriate peer interactions
- Support classroom teacher in implementing IEP (Individualized Education Program)
- Provide positive reinforcement
- Assist in toileting and/or medical needs
- Use strategies of ABA to provide behavior support

**Requirements**:

- High School Diploma (Associates preferred)
- Must have reliable transportation
- Available during school hours, Monday through Friday from 7-1pm
- _**Experience working with children on the Autism Spectrum/Mental health challenges are a plus **_
- _**RBT Certification is a plus **_
- This is a 1099 position**_
- **Paid training available and opportunities for career advancement **_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- Referral program

Grade levels:

- Elementary school
- Middle school

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends

Application Question(s):

- Are you able to lift a student 100-125 lbs?
- Are you able to maneuver a student in a wheelchair?

**Education**:

- High school or equivalent (required)

**Experience**:

- Special education: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

- Merrick, NY: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person