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Hopeful Journeys Educational Center

Full Time Paraprofessional

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$41,845 / year median in Massachusetts

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Full Time Paraprofessional Hopeful Journeys Educational Center, Inc. Hopeful Journeys Educational Center
  • Beverly, Massachusetts Job Details
Job ID:
5861240
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately Job Description
JOB TITLE
Full Time Paraprofessional
REPORTS TO
Behavior Clinician (BCBA)
FLSA STATUS
Exempt position
BENEFITS
Hopeful Journeys offers a comprehensive, employee-focused benefits package including: A generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy including over 8 weeks of Paid Time Off (increases with seniority) Tuition reimbursement for related Master's programs Mentoring/Supervision for qualifying programs Childcare reimbursement Company paid Life and Long Term Disability insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account (DCA) fundable with pre-tax dollars 401k with company matching structure Health and Dental benefits at a competitive cost with company cost sharing Salary for
Paraprofessional:
Full Time Position Starting Salary
  • $60,000 annually (Bachelor's level). Full Time Position Starting Salary
  • $55,000 annually (Non-Bachelor level).
Job Summary for
Paraprofessional:
Hopeful Journeys' mission is to provide quality and individualized education to children with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities. We strive to build better futures for children and families by helping them to reach their fullest potential and enabling them to live more productive and independent lives. The Paraprofessional's primary job responsibilities are implementing behavior intervention & curriculum programs for students with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities, managing two student cases, and promoting HJEC's mission. Essential Duties and Responsibilities for
Paraprofessional:
  • Work with students ages 3-22 with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities utilizing ABA methodology.
  • Collect and accurately record behavioral, social, academic, and other data as required per students' specific goals and programming.
  • Demonstrate fluency with behavior plans, discrete trial teaching, and task analysis.
  • Demonstrate fluency with and correctly implement CALM procedures (including wearing protective equipment as required).
  • Complete case management and other paperwork tasks.
  • Participate in community outings with students including, but not limited to: swimming and vocational sites etc.
  • Ensure effective communication between home and school with appropriate in person parent communication and home note documentation.
Knowledge, skills and abilities required: Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Special Education or a related Human Services Field preferred, but not required. Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or other developmental disabilities preferred; however, entry level candidates are welcomed. High level of comprehensive training will be provided!
Position Type:
Full-time
Salary:
$55,000 to $60,000 Per Year