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HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, INC

is hiring a KEYS Academy Paraprofessional to support children and adolescents in a therapeutic school environment. You will assist licensed clinicians and teachers with implementing behavioral health plans, reinforcing social emotional and academic goals, supervising students in classrooms and common areas, and documenting observations. In partnership with a multidisciplinary team, you'll model positive behavior, provide crisis prevention and de escalation support, and communicate with caregivers and staff to promote safety, engagement, and progress for each student in alignment with our client centered, community focused mission. Responsibilities Support implementation of individual behavioral and academic plans for students in the KEYS Academy program. Provide daily classroom and small-group support, reinforcing social-emotional and learning goals. Monitor, supervise, and engage students in classrooms, transitions, and common areas to maintain a safe environment. Assist with crisis prevention and de-escalation using approved strategies and techniques. Document observations, behaviors, and interventions accurately and timely in required systems or logs. Collaborate with teachers, clinicians, and school staff as part of a multidisciplinary team. Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding student progress and safety concerns. Participate in training, team meetings, and professional development related to behavioral health and special education. Follow agency, school, and regulatory policies for confidentiality, safety, and incident reporting. Required Skills Behavior management Classroom support Crisis de-escalation Student supervision Documentation and reporting Special education support Applied behavior strategies Collaboration with clinicians Basic data collection Safety and incident response