One to One Paraprofessional

Job description

Full-time, Temporary One-to-One Paraprofessional

Cutchins Programs for Children & Families is currently seeking a full-time Temporary One-to-One Paraprofessional or classroom help with student needs while attending school for our 766-approved, year round, private school for students with behavioral, emotional and social difficulties. We seek an enthusiastic, creative team player who has demonstrated ability to work with children receiving special education.

The temporary role assignments is full-time but is based upon the specific students assigned to one-to-one services and/or other staff absences. All temporary staff may apply direct hire positions as the job vacancies occur.

The School hours are Monday to Friday, promptly starting at 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide specific student supervision, set behavioral limits, respond to crisis situations and attend to student safety in accordance with established DBT de-escalation techniques.
• Participate in creating a positive, effective learning environment.
• Responding to the behavioral and emotional difficulties that interfere with class attendance;
• Process directly with students who need support and behavioral/social-emotional skills development;
• Practicing distress tolerance skills and coping strategies to encourage engagement and participation; Collaborate with colleagues;
• Participate in various meetings with other clinical, administrative and support staff to share information, develop plans, collaborate effectively and process incidents.

Must obtain & maintain all licenses & training's appropriate to field, including CPR/First Aid

All applicants must complete and pass background record screening process and have an acceptable driving record.

To Apply: Please send cover letter, resume and three professional references through Indeed job post link.

Cutchins Programs for Children & Families has 45 years of providing uncompromising care not easily found in today's health care environment. Our residential, outpatient, and special education services provide children and families struggling with the effects of trauma and mental illness in a sanctuary of safety and love.

Our mission is to help children and families transform significant emotional distress into increased resilience, hope and quality of life. Using clinical sophistication and expertise we incorporate humility, kindness, and passion to create a community of care. We seek to support the healing process with innovation and integrity, and to serve as a model for best and promising practices. Our clinicians, teachers, and staff hold a willingness to look deeply to learn and to play.

Cutchins Programs for Children and Families promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace which includes reasonable accommodation of otherwise qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. - EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Private school
• Special education school

Application Question(s):

• Can you start promptly at 8:00 a.m. Monday - Friday and work 40 hours per week?

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (Required)
• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Northampton, MA 01060 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19