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ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education

Paraprofessional. Job in Salem Gr8Jobs

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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.

$35,023 / year median in Nebraska

+13% projected growth

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ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is seeking a Paraprofessional to support children and young adults with behavioral and learning challenges. In this role, you will provide direct student support, implement behavior intervention and instructional plans, and assist with classroom and therapy activities. You will collect data, help manage behaviors, and collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families. ChanceLight offers a compassionate, mission-driven culture, interdisciplinary teamwork, and the opportunity to grow in behavioral health and specialized education. Responsibilities Provide direct support to students with behavioral and learning challenges in school or clinical settings Implement behavior intervention plans under supervision of clinicians or teachers Collect and record behavioral and academic data consistently Assist with instructional activities and classroom management Support IEP goals and individualized treatment plans Use de-escalation and crisis-prevention techniques when needed Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families on student progress Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment Follow all organizational, school district, and regulatory policies Participate in training and professional development activities Required Skills Behavioral intervention implementation Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques Data collection and documentation Classroom support for special education Behavior management strategies Crisis prevention and de-escalation Individualized Education Program (IEP) support Collaboration with therapists and teachers Basic child development knowledge Parent and caregiver communication