Special Education Paraprofessional (Phoenix)

ACCEL

Phoenix, AZ

Expired: over a month ago Applications are no longer accepted.

$15 to $18 Hourly
Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance
Full-Time

Job Description

Job description

NOW OFFERING $750 JOINING BONUSES!

BENEFITS:

Spring Break, Thanksgiving Recess, and Winter Break (4 weeks paid time off)
Labor Day, Indigenous People's Day, Fall Break (2 days), Veterans Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day
Sick and PTO

Do you like to experience the excitement in someone’s eyes when they learn something new and accomplish their goals? Do you want to be the person to help students achieve lifelong success?

Overview of Position: Assists in the instruction of individual students or small groups in activities designed to promote educational, social, and physical growth needed to achieve the skill levels as identified in each student’s individual education program.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS & PAID-TIME-OFF PROGRAM!

Knowledge Skills & Abilities (includes but limited to):

Assist with classroom planning, preparing of materials, and implementing instructional programs for classroom teacher and/or Principal
Implement therapeutic programs and behavior intervention techniques as directed by therapist and/or classroom teacher
Skill in instructing and assisting students in personal care, hygiene, toileting routines, and any prescribed feeding programs
Maintain accurate records on all students assigned to the program
Perform related duties, special assignments, and projects as required by the Classroom Teacher and/or Principal
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and at times may, with assistance, lift and/or move up to an individual student’s body weight.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School or General Equivalency Diploma
Must have or ability to obtain Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
Must have or ability to obtain CPR and First Aid

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with special needs children

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Special education: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Company Description

OUR MISSION
To provide exceptional educational, behavioral, therapeutic and vocational programs to individuals with special needs, to give them the necessary skills to learn to work and live successfully with dignity and independence.

OUR VISION
A life of dignity and self-worth.

CORE VALUES
Initiative – We demonstrate leadership and self-direction in accomplishing our goals.
Dignity – We respect the dignity and difference of all individuals and treat everyone with respect under all circumstances.
Excellence – We strive to maintain the highest standards of integrity and performance at all levels within the organization.
Accountability – We are personally accountable and responsible for our behavior and our results.
Service – We are passionate about meeting the needs of our clients, employees, community and society and are committed to ensuring quality service.

Why Work Here?

We value qualified, enthusiastic candidates to join our team and share our commitment to our students!

OUR MISSION To provide exceptional educational, behavioral, therapeutic and vocational programs to individuals with special needs, to give them the necessary skills to learn to work and live successfully with dignity and independence. OUR VISION A life of dignity and self-worth. CORE VALUES Initiative – We demonstrate leadership and self-direction in accomplishing our goals. Dignity – We respect the dignity and difference of all individuals and treat everyone with respect under all circumstances. Excellence – We strive to maintain the highest standards of integrity and performance at all levels within the organization. Accountability – We are personally accountable and responsible for our behavior and our results. Service – We are passionate about meeting the needs of our clients, employees, community and society and are committed to ensuring quality service.