What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional-Classroom Assistant 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.
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
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.
Ready to Join the L.I.F.E. Family?
We’re more than a workplace — we’re a community. Apply now to start your journey with a team that empowers others through extraordinary care.
- USA Today Top Workplace 2025
- 3rd Place Winner – Phoenix Business Journal’s 2024 Healthiest Employer Award (Small Business Category)
"Working together to empower people through extraordinary services for developmental disabilities."
At Lauren’s Institute for Education, it is inherent in our purpose and mission to promote acceptance, equity, and inclusion, both with the community we serve and those we entrust that service to. These principles are at the forefront of our model and growth. We strive to create an environment and culture where everyone believes they have equal value, regardless of gender, sex, religion, age, orientation, culture, national origin, ability level, etc. We believe that by creating an environment where all people thrive, we will be able to create a more successful and diverse organization that best serves our community. We acknowledge the different biases that exist in our world and work to ensure that they do not hinder our impact. We, therefore, are committed to collecting data and evaluating procedures about the diversity of our staff and those we serve, to ensure there are not misaligned practices from our values, or if there are, to adjust to the best of our ability.
Lauren’s Institute For Education (L.I.F.E.) is a non-profit organization serving people with disabilities in Gilbert, AZ in an all-inclusive transdisciplinary treatment center.