What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraeducator position at Lauren's Institute For Education?
Make a Real Impact Every Day!
At Lauren’s Institute for Education (L.I.F.E.), we believe in empowering individuals with developmental disabilities through education, support, and compassion. We're looking for enthusiastic and caring Paraprofessionals to join our team, people who want to build meaningful connections and grow in a mission-driven environment that values equity, belonging, and collaboration.
What You’ll Do:
- Support children, teens, or adults with developmental disabilities in program spaces created to meet the needs of all we serve
- Help clients meet personal, academic, or life skills goals
- Assist with transitions, hygiene care, daily routines, and community outings
- Participate in behavior and therapeutic programs
- Supervise during aquatic activities and provide physical support
- Collect data and collaborate with a supportive, interdisciplinary team
- All other duties assigned
What You’ll Need:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be 18 and able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to swim and supervise in water
- Valid driver’s license (if assigned to transport clients)
- CPR/First Aid, Article 9, and Prevention & Support (or willingness to obtain)
- Experience with developmental disabilities preferred
L.I.F.E. Pathways and Academy department maintain a low student/learner to instructor ratio and has extensive support from specialty therapists and behavior analysts. This position may be placed in Pathways to Independence, Pathways to Employment, or Pathways to Adulthood, or the Academy depending on where the need is greatest.
Why You’ll Love Working at L.I.F.E.:
Great Benefits:
L.I.F.E. observes scheduled Spring, Fall, and Winter breaks. Pay during these designated closure periods is based on employee tenure and eligibility.
- First year of employment: unpaid scheduled breaks
- After 1 year of employment: eligible for 50% scheduled break pay
- Beginning in year 4 and beyond: eligible for 100% scheduled break pay
Eligibility and payment are subject to L.I.F.E.’s policies and applicable employment status.
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- $750 Commitment Bonus (25% at 3 months, 25% at 6 months, 50% at 1 year)
- 12 Paid Holidays after 90 days
- PTO that grows with you: 2 weeks (3 after 2 years)
- Wellness Program: earn rewards insurance discounts
- 401K Roth plans with company match
- Partial Paid FMLA
- This equates to an added 20 - 25% in potential benefits for total compensation.
Awesome Perks:
- 5 free L.I.F.E. shirts to start, with seasonal restocks
- Monthly cupcakes, football treats, and staff celebrations
- Employee of the Month gift parking spot
- Birthday gifts recognition for service milestones
- Department budgets for staff-requested items
- Discounted degree options in-house trainings
- Eligible for federal student loan forgiveness (L.I.F.E. is a 501(c)(3))
- 10-acre facility with a thoughtfully designed and beautiful outdoor environment