Special Education Paraeducator

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus $20.00-21.00 per hour Crotched Mountain School & Village, a program of Seven Hills New Hampshire, is looking for a year-round Paraeducator to join our outstanding team of professionals dedicated to enhancing the lives of our students. About Crotched Mountain School: Crotched Mountain School (CMS), a program of Seven Hills New Hampshire, hosts innovative special education, recreation, arts, music, and vocational programming for students, aged 5-21, who are on the autism spectrum, and/or have disabilities and other challenges that are better supported in an alternative, least-restrictive environment to their local public school system. Students have the option to live year-round in the appointed residences on the sprawling campus located in Greenfield, New Hampshire. Situated on thousands of acres of preserved habitat, CMS offers a therapeutic environment in which students are encouraged to explore and thrive. Crotched Mountain School & Village Offers Exceptional Benefits for Full-Time Employees: Health Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution! Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure! Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution! Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships! Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework! Home Mortgage Initiative: Favorable down payment (3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills! Generous Accrued Paid Vacation: 3 weeks in your first year! Vacation Cash-Out Option 3 Paid Personal Days 11 Paid Holidays Accrued Paid Sick Time Role Overview: As a Paraeducator, you'll support students with disabilities in a structured environment, assisting with behavior management and academic goals. Essential Functions: Ensure a safe and consistent environment for students Support the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and behavior plans Monitor, collect, and report data on student progress Assist educators in devising strategies to reinforce skills and positive behaviors Participate in planned activities with students, both on and off campus May include personal care such as toileting, showering, dressing, feeding, etc. Hours: Monday through Friday; 7:00 am to 3:00 pm Qualifications Bachelors/Associates Degree in a related field preferred but not required Experience with individuals with disabilities (preferred) Physical requirements include (but not limited to) bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting/standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs Must be 21 or older High school diploma or equivalent plus ONE of the following: 2 years of experience (3,000 hours) of verifiable experience working with children, or working with adults with disabilities in a residential group home setting Be the parent (and caregiver) of a child over the age of 7 Hold any degree PLUS a minimum of 12 credits in a related field (education, disability studies, human services, psychology, sociology, etc.) Ready to make a difference every day? Apply now!!

Salary : $20 - $21