LOCATION: Tampa, FL

JOB TITLE : Paraprofessional

MULTIPLE POSITIONS OPEN !!!

Hours/ Schedule : 37.5/ week

Start Date: 8/12/2024

Setting: K-12

Duration: Full School Year

Looking for (Full-Time| In-person) for upcoming School Year

INTERVIEW/OFFER - ASAP

For further information and/or to apply to this opportunity, please contact SHELLEY- ANN PANTIN Call/Text: Direct: 813.829.0812 or email your UPDATED resume to shpantin@amergis.com

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Follow through with IEP objectives including math, reading, speech, independent skills, and managing behavioral deficits and excesses, one on one or as a general classroom aide

Facilitate teacher directed learning activities including lesson plans, worksheets, reinforcement systems, small groups, social games, and work assistance

Assist students when included into general education classes

Communicate pertinent information to teachers

Accompany students during recess and lunch periods, along with community experiences

Strictly adhere to confidentiality requirements regarding all matters pertaining to students, parents, parent communications, and/or classroom activities. (Note: Unless instructed otherwise by supervising teacher, all parent communication is the responsibility of certified personnel)

Assist with activities of prescribed programs including those written by related service personnel such as PT, OT and SLP

Assist students in the development of independent skills through self-care activities such as toileting, clothing routines and personal hygiene

Provides personal care assistance with health care tasks, personal hygiene services, feeding and other related support services essential to the clients health

May be asked to assist in behavior management techniques at the direction of the teacher and/or other school professional (i.e. BCBA, Psychologist, etc.)

Assist teacher with clerical duties including making stimuli, making copies, maintaining a clean and organized classroom, preparing materials, and assignment scoring

Minimum Requirements:

Current Certified Nursing Assistant may be required by state/contract/ or client.

Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

AMERGIS HEALTHCARE STAFFING OFFERS

Competitive pay

Full time in-person

Weekly pay

Benefits

W2

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.