Paraprofessional

About This Role

The Paraprofessional supports students with various diagnoses, including Traumatic Brain Injury, Acquired Brain Injury, and other brain-based disorders, helping them participate fully in academic and therapeutic activities. This role is ideal for an organized and focused individual committed to the social, emotional, adaptive, and educational advancement of students with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support assigned student in achieving goals set by the teacher and related services team
• Assist in the implementation of the student's individualized IEP at the discretion and direction of supervisors, teacher(s)/instructor(s), and administrators
• Support behavior plan as directed by the behavior department
• Provide support for the student inside and outside of the classroom to enable full participation in school activities
• Provide support for the student in daily therapy and/or related service sessions
• Support the student throughout academic instruction/assignments under the supervision of the student's teacher
• Assist therapists with related service sessions, transferring and/or positioning the student throughout the day
• Assist the student with self-care, including using the restroom, basic hygiene, and feeding
• Follow all appropriate policies and procedures relating to the care and safety of the assigned student and their management needs
• Ensure that the student and their supplies are kept neat and clean throughout the day
• Ensure that the student is fed appropriately throughout the day
• Maintain student's safety at all times
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school Diploma/GED or equivalent
• Well organized with superior attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work with a great degree of independence and focus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs

Nice to have:

• Associate HN 's Degree or coursework in education
• One to three years of relevant healthcare, childcare, and/or other school-based experience
• First Aid CPR AED

About the Company

The iHOPE school community provides comprehensive services for students with a variety of diagnoses, including Traumatic Brain Injury, Acquired Brain Injury, and other brain-based disorders. It is committed to learners with complex needs and to their social, emotional, adaptive, and educational advancement, with accessibility and integration into the larger community at the core of its belief system.