What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teachers Assistant (Paraprofessional) position at Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC?
Teacher’s Assistant / Paraprofessional – Youth Behavioral Health
Location: Lebanon, TN (Lebanon Youth Academy)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $18.00-$19.50/hr
About Youth Opportunity & Lebanon Youth Academy
Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at‑risk youth. Lebanon Youth Academy in Lebanon, Tennessee offers an 18‑bed trauma‑informed Youth Academy for boys ages 12 to 17. Serving youth needing structured treatment and emotional support, the center combines individual, family, and group therapy with academic programming, restorative justice, life skills training, and social skill development.
Youth typically remain for 3 to 6 months, engaging in victim‑impact awareness, pre‑vocational preparation, and family involvement. Programming is conducted in small group living units to support reintegration into home and community settings.
Position Summary – Teacher’s Assistant Job in Lebanon, TN
We are hiring a Teacher’s Assistant / Paraprofessional to support our education program at Lebanon Youth Academy. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about working in education, behavioral health, or residential treatment settings. You will assist Special Education and General Education Teachers in creating positive, engaging classroom environments that meet the unique learning needs of at-risk youth.
Teacher’s Assistant Job Benefits
Click “Apply Now” through Indeed to submit your application. Or visit http://www.youthopportunity.com/yourfuture to learn more about our mission and career opportunities.
Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location: Lebanon, TN (Lebanon Youth Academy)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $18.00-$19.50/hr
About Youth Opportunity & Lebanon Youth Academy
Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at‑risk youth. Lebanon Youth Academy in Lebanon, Tennessee offers an 18‑bed trauma‑informed Youth Academy for boys ages 12 to 17. Serving youth needing structured treatment and emotional support, the center combines individual, family, and group therapy with academic programming, restorative justice, life skills training, and social skill development.
Youth typically remain for 3 to 6 months, engaging in victim‑impact awareness, pre‑vocational preparation, and family involvement. Programming is conducted in small group living units to support reintegration into home and community settings.
Position Summary – Teacher’s Assistant Job in Lebanon, TN
We are hiring a Teacher’s Assistant / Paraprofessional to support our education program at Lebanon Youth Academy. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about working in education, behavioral health, or residential treatment settings. You will assist Special Education and General Education Teachers in creating positive, engaging classroom environments that meet the unique learning needs of at-risk youth.
Teacher’s Assistant Job Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays – Earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period
- Free RX delivery on most medications
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development
- Robust Employee Assistance Program
- Supportive, mission-driven work environment
- Be part of a team making a difference in the lives of vulnerable youth
- Support youth in achieving academic and behavioral success
- Work in a secure, structured, and trauma-informed educational environment
- Develop your skills through training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities
- Assist teachers in preparing lesson materials and organizing classroom activities
- Support teachers in maintaining classroom order and monitoring student behavior
- Provide individualized instruction to students requiring extra academic or behavioral support
- Help with administrative tasks such as attendance, grading, and record keeping
- Encourage positive relationships between students, families, and staff
- Foster a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment for all youth
- Ensure compliance with state education guidelines and facility policies
- Maintain a high standard of role model behavior for youth
- Participate in training and development activities as required
- Report any acts, incidents, or conditions reflecting inappropriate behavior
- Report any use of physical force and all unusual incidents per guidelines
- Perform other duties as assigned or needed
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to pass background check and drug screen
- Ability to think and act independently
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- 3 years working as a Teacher’s Assistant or Paraprofessional in special education or behavioral health settings
- Experience supporting children with developmental, intellectual, or behavioral disabilities
- Physical Demands: Ability to stand, walk, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds. Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state and to the extent that knowledge is attainable under the law.
- Other: Must maintain an appropriate and valid state driver’s license. Must meet state criminal background check requirements.
Click “Apply Now” through Indeed to submit your application. Or visit http://www.youthopportunity.com/yourfuture to learn more about our mission and career opportunities.
Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $18 - $20