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We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Para Educator to join our team at Mount Prospect Academy. As a Para Educator, you will play a vital role in supporting the educational development and enrichment of our students.

• Collaborate with educators to create a supportive and dynamic learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of our student body.
• Work directly with one student during their time at the school to ensure they have the needed support to maintain their schooling.
• Provide supported instruction and assessment to the student as outlined/assigned by the educator in support of the assigned academic coursework or Individual Education Plan (IEP) needs.

• Assist educators and provide supervision of the assigned student while in school.
• Provide supportive supervision and participation to class activities, including physical education and art.
• Assist with 'wakeup' duties to the assigned residential program, if needed.
• Assist with behavioral interventions within the classroom, modeling and using ARC principles.
• Assist with substitute lessons as assigned by the educator and/or Dean of Students, as needed.
• Maintain appropriate documentation, such as attendance, incident reports, data entry, and daily academic reports, as assigned by the supervisor.
• Assist with monitoring and supervising transitional times, lunch, school beginning and ending activities, for student accountability.
• Assist with community-based activities and appointments related to students' needs, as assigned.
• Provide aid as requested by the Dean of Students or Academic Director, in daily routines.
• Participate in mandated and assigned professional training's, offered in the program.
• Provide transportation with school vehicle for students/teacher activities, as needed.
• Participate in student meetings, such as IEP's and ITP's, as assigned by the Dean of Students or Academic Director.
• Participate in staff meetings, as required.
• Maintain students' confidentiality at all times and report all pertinent information to the supervisor.
• Pursue appropriate channels of communication.
• Understand the administrative structure, chain of command, and program philosophy of Mount Prospect Academy.
• Appropriately represent Mount Prospect Academy to the community, students' parents, and outside agencies.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (403B)
• STD & LTD
• Life Insurance
• AD & D
• Comprehensive wellness initiatives
• Paid time off
• Employee discount program
• Expense reimbursement
• Further education opportunities

Mount Prospect Academy is a rapidly growing alliance of nonprofit agencies, founded in 2003, with the goal of helping struggling adolescents find a 'zest for life' and succeed in the 'business of life.'

Our targeted services include home and community-based treatment, residential treatment programs, group homes, and special education schools. We are known for our ability to achieve successful outcomes with difficult-to-serve individuals throughout New England.

Our mission is to provide a caring, safe therapeutic environment where students have the opportunity to grow and acquire the skills they need to reach their educational and social potential.

We aim to develop trusting relationships with students and facilitate experiences that promote their ability to self-regulate; manage thoughts and feelings; and develop feelings of safety, confidence, and competency.

• 21 years of age
• Authorized to Work in the United States
• Satisfactory background check
• Associates Degree or Higher, preferred
• Prefer two years' experience interacting with children/youth