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ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education
Paraprofessional. Job in Hickman Gr8Jobs
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What they do
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.
$35,023 / year median in Nebraska
+13% projected growth
Job Description
ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is seeking a Paraprofessional to support children and young adults with behavioral and learning challenges in specialized school settings. In this role, you'll implement individualized education and behavior plans, provide one-on-one and small-group support, and collect accurate behavioral data. Working closely with teachers and clinicians, you'll help maintain a safe, structured, and compassionate environment that promotes academic, social, and life skills growth. ChanceLight offers a collaborative, mission-driven culture with training in evidence-based practices and opportunities for professional development. Responsibilities Support delivery of individualized behavioral and educational plans for students with behavioral and learning challenges. Collect and document behavior and skills data accurately and on schedule. Implement positive behavior support strategies under therapist and teacher guidance. Assist with classroom management, small-group instruction, and one-on-one student support. Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to support student goals. Help maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic learning environment. Follow all clinical, educational, and confidentiality policies and procedures. Participate in training and team meetings to improve skills and service quality. Required Skills Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Behavior data collection Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) support De-escalation and crisis prevention Classroom and small-group support Special education documentation Collaboration with therapists and teachers Basic child development knowledge Positive behavior support implementation