Job Summary Classroom Paraprofessionals work in the school/classroom environment with students with developmental disabilities and severe behavior problems. Classroom Paraprofessional's work directly with students, sometimes in a one-to-one capacity, in order to promote independence in the areas of communication, self-help, social skills, and functional living skills. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide a safe, clean, and nurturing environment that meets and/or exceeds all requirements set forth by Heartspring. Provide a structured environment for students by following the schedule of activities that promotes the student's learning opportunities and their independent living skills. Implement and document the students' training programs as prescribed in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or informal training programs in the home setting. Implement, document, and provide input into the Student Support Plan (SSP), as outlined by the psychology department. Implement and document student-specific training in specialized areas, as prescribed by the students' teams (i.e., Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy). Escort students to off-campus events, including special outings, field trips, and healthcare appointments. Perform and assist with non-violent behavior management system for crisis intervention as needed. Adhere to all procedures and techniques as outlined in the Safe and Positive Approaches (NCI) training. Communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, team members, supervisors, and all persons involved in the students' programs. Document and/or report any health concerns, whether ongoing (i.e. diabetes, seizures) or emergent (i.e., lacerations, bruises). Document and report any instances of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or other unusual incidents or events, as per Heartspring and Department of Child & Family Services guidelines. Prompt and regular attendance is required. Must work on major holidays that fall on weekdays as scheduled, and must work one weekend a month in the residential homes. Assist in training and welcoming new Classroom Paraprofessional into the School. Provide specific verbal praise for students throughout the day. Assist students with eating their lunch. Provide for the safety and protection of the students in the event of an emergency (fire, tornado, severe weather, etc.), whether on campus or out in the community. Complete other duties as assigned. Pre-Employment Requirements To ensure the safety of the children and families we serve, all candidates must successfully complete an extensive pre-employment screening process, including fingerprinting, state and federal background checks, a drug screen, physical examination, and reference verification before beginning employment. Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Heartspring subscribes to and fully supports all the laws concerning non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. It is the policy of the Heartspring to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability or genetics, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Heartspring complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, training, compensation, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, and leaves of absence. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account