Level II Paraprofessional

TheAmergis Educational Services Team is looking to hire on site Level IIParaprofessionals for the of the 2024-25 School Year and beyond!

• Weekly pay and Full Benefits Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, Discounts and more)
• Minimum Requirements: (1)) Must have recent experience working with special needs children in a work environment (2) At least 60 college credits OR a passing score on the ParaPro exam
• Great Experience to Have: Not required, but great if you have relevant experience as a Paraprofessional, School Aide, Behavior Technician, or RBT
• Schedule: Monday – Friday
• No Weekends, No Holidays required

*Pleasenote that this pay range represents a good faith estimate of the compensationthat will be offered for this position based on the circumstances. The actualpay offered to a successful candidate will take into account a wide range offactors, including but not limited to location, experience, and other variablefactors.

** For more information call oremail me at either below. **

EricStewart

813-939-2002

erstewar@amergis.com

The Level II Paraprofessional works to facilitate educational and behavioralservices with children and adults with special needs and collaborates withschool professionals and other behavioral specialists to achieve learning andbehavioral goals and objectives.

EssentialDuties and Responsibilities:

• Follows instructions from the BCBA, teacher, and/or program supervisor
• Implements behavior management techniques in the form of prevention, intervention, and consequence strategies
• Provides crisis intervention
• Reviews and implements behavior intervention plans
• Reviews and performs tasks to behavioral and ABA goals found within an IEP at the direction of an instructor
• Assists in facilitating academic instruction at the direction of an instructor
• Assists in facilitating SLP, OT, and PT development plans
• Documents session per policies and procedures
• Collects behavioral and academic data accurately and efficiently
• Strictly adheres to confidentiality requirements
• Assists students in the development of independent daily living skills through self-care activities such as toileting, clothing routines, and personal hygiene
• Supports students across environments (i.e. classroom, playground, lunch room, gym, sensory room, library, etc.)
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

MinimumRequirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Two (2) years of pediatric experience preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice 
• Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current health certificate (per contract or state regulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site       
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements  
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required  
• Computer proficiency required 
• Must be at least 18 years of age