Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of youth? Do you have an interest in the field of education, psychology, or social services? Join our team at Allendale where we have a rich heritage of 125+ years in providing an environment of high quality specialized education with therapeutic and clinical services to youth with emotional and behavioral challenges. We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Paraprofessional to join our dynamic and passionate team! Are you ready to make an impact? ! Being a Paraprofessional at Allendale provides you an opportunity to grow professionally by gaining valuable experience and professional development in the area of special education and trauma informed care. Many of our Paraprofessionals return to school seeking careers in teaching special education, counseling or case management! Join us today! Become a part of our legacy of hope and healing!

Responsibilities:

Provides educational and therapeutic services to students in special education within a small class, self-contained therapeutic day school. Under direct supervision of Teaching staff, provides assistance around instruction and classroom management to ensure a quality learning environment for students. Provides supervision and support to students utilizing trauma informed interventions (trained during onboarding) . Attends meetings and on-going professional development trainings. Helps maintain an orderly and welcoming milieu. Adheres to attendance and punctuality expectations.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent required Bachelor's Degree or 5 years of applicable experience desired Must be at least 21 years of age Compassionate and respectful with interpersonal relationships Growth mindset Demonstrates flexibility Strong verbal and written communication skills Eligible for Paraprofessional License or Substitute Teacher License On-site training! We offer a 6 month mentor program and initial and on-going training and professional development in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and working in a trauma informed milieu. Allendale's Specialized Educational Services Program is designed and dedicated to help students advance their academic skills, build self-confidence and independence, and identify and reach personal goals through an individualized K-12 therapeutic day school program.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.50 - $25.91 per hour

Benefits:

403(b) AD&D insurance Bereavement leave Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person