This position is school based, working on site within a charter or public district school setting.  

The Wellness Center has been providing a full range of special education services to schools across Arizona for the past 18 years. We are currently seeking a paraprofessional to join our existing team of friendly special education service providers. We are a growing company who specialize in providing quality services to schools. We are looking for someone who is ready to join our team and support students and schools. If you value a collaborative and supportive team approach to your work environment, then The Wellness Center is the company for you!

Paraprofessionals with academic and behavior support experience is preferred, but all paraprofessionals are welcome to apply! If this is a fit for you then, please apply today.

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of a certified special education teacher, the paraprofessional will provide support to the teachers by assisting students both academically, behaviorally and with their activities of learning and daily living within the classroom.

Essential Job Duties:

• Work as part of a classroom team to support academic instruction and behavior management/plans.
• Execute lessons as directed by the teacher or classroom lead. These may include supporting independent work, special projects, teaching a lesson to a small group or running discrete trials with students.
• Follow behavioral supports and behavior plans as directed.
• Assist students in participating in classroom routines, transitions and self-care tasks (as necessary)
• Collect data on behavior and academics as directed.
• Implement behavior strategies in alignment with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies).

Physical requirements:

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully

perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of

this job, the employee may be required to:

• Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (stoop, reach, stand, kneel, squat, sit, walk, lift, pull, grasp) for extended periods of time
• Must be willing and able to implement safety measures consistent with Article 9 and Prevention and Support such as: therapeutic holds and transporting holds, utilizing quick body movements in the course of maintaining the safety of students with special needs
• Working conditions are both indoors and outdoors

Required:

• Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card (or ability to get one)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with children with special needs

Schedule:

• School-based hours, Mon-Fri
• Follow a typical school calendar with holidays and breaks off

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