What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional position at Hoosier Care Inc?
We are hiring paraprofessionals Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm!!
Walter Lawson Children’s Home exists to provide assistance and service to persons with intellectual disabilities. Walter Lawson plays a significant role in the delivery of health care services and programs, maximizing quality of life and independence, supporting community integration, providing an opportunity for self-determination and advocating for individual rights.
We are looking for a full-time Paraprofessional!
Full time employees are eligible for our full benefits package including medical (with available HSA and/or FSA)/dental/vision/prescription coverage as well as life/STD/LTD/disability, 401k with matching and PTO!
Will follow traditional school calendar. Typical hours are 8:30am - 4:30pm.
TITLE: Paraprofessional
QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold a High School Diploma or GED with a valid CNA, DSP, or Hab Aid Certificate. Must be able to obtain a Paraprofessional Educator License in Illinios.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Attend report each morning, checking for assignment changes.
- Transport assigned students to and from school.
- Assist in maintaining class area in good order (neat and well stocked with materials and supplies).
- Assist in implementing and documenting IEP programs, maintaining accurate records and gathering supplies and materials for daily lesson plan activites.
- Participate in student's physical therapy evaluation, as assigned..
- Provide direct care and document require nursing care items (i.e. length of seizures, amount of food eaten, temperatures, ect) as needed, in classroom area
- Participate in student's Annual Review/IEP/MDC meeting as assigned.
- Report any adaptive equipment or appliance problems to classroom teacher.
- Assist and participate in special events and field trips
- Other duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and SAFETY:
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds independently
- Use infection control, safety and correct body mechanics at all times
- Use proflex belt whenever lifting
- Participate in continuing education and in-service training provided
EOE