KITE Academy is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and energetic Paraprofessional to join our educational team. In this role, you will work closely with lead teachers and specialized staff to support students in reaching their academic, social-emotional, and behavioral goals. We welcome candidates with a passion for helping children thrive and strongly prefer individuals with experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or positive behavior support strategies.

Key Responsibilities Instructional Support:

Assist lead teachers in implementing individualized education programs (IEPs), facilitating small group learning, and providing one-on-one academic assistance.

Behavioral Support:

Implement behavior support plans and positive reinforcement techniques (ABA experience utilized daily) under the guidance of lead teachers and specialists.

Classroom Management:

Help maintain a safe, structured, and encouraging classroom environment tailored to varied student needs.

Student Supervision:

Monitor students during classroom activities, transitions, snacks, and arrival/dismissal.

Progress Tracking:

Collect daily data on student behavior, skill acquisition, and academic goals.

Personal Care:

Assist with physical mobility or self-care tasks as needed based on individual student support plans.

Qualifications & Requirements Education:

High School Diploma or GED required (Associate's degree or relevant coursework preferred).

Experience:

Experience working with children in a school, childcare, or clinical setting required. ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) experience preferred (RBT training or behavioral therapy experience is a major plus).

Skills & Attributes:

High level of patience, empathy, and adaptability. Strong communication skills and ability to collect accurate behavioral data. Comfortable working with students who have diverse learning and behavioral needs.

Background Check:

Must pass required state background checks and fingerprinting.

Job Details Job Type:

Part-Time Pay Rate:

$16.00•$18.00 / hour

Schedule:

Fixed Hours:

8:15 AM•12:45 PM, Monday through Friday Benefits (Customize as applicable) Paid Time Off (PTO)

Professional Development Training Opportunities Pay:

$16.00•$18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off Professional development assistance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

ABA:

1 year (Preferred) working with children: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person