Paraeducator Assistant

Job Summary:

The Paraeducator provides direct care, behavior management, and supports educational and clinical services for the clients in the Charles F. Hayden School. This role requires a high level of emotional intelligence, empathy, and patience to work with children in a therapeutic milieu setting.

• Provides required assistance and supports to facilitate client's behavior, emotional, educational, and social development and learning in accordance with an individualized service/treatment plan.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of programming specifically designed to encourage development growth for a wide range of ages.
• Supports classroom activities and lessons with the educational staff.
• Provides crisis intervention utilizing Cornell Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques.
• Maintains appropriate ratios and motivation as indicated on point sheets.
• Provide a safe, orderly and nurturing living experience for children in care.
• Ensure that goals/objectives of each client's service/treatment plan are implemented as part of the daily activities.
• Documentation of each client's response to care and clinical interventions.
• Immediate notification to Shift Leads, Coordinator, or Manager regarding crisis situations, including elopements, major aggressions and sexual acting out.

• 3 years' experience working with children in a milieu based program.
• Previous experience working with children in a recreational, educational, residential or day program.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Specialized license (Endorsement A) to drive students in agency vehicles.
• CPR, First Aid Certified.
• TCI and Boys & Girls Village Model Certified.

Working Conditions and Environment:

The Paraeducator will work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a team of professionals dedicated to providing high-quality care and services to children. The ideal candidate will be flexible, adaptable, and able to work effectively in a team setting.