Paraprofessional JFA at THIRD WAY CENTER INC

Denver, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Mar, 26

Salary

52000.0

Posted On

26 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Classroom Management, Crisis Management, Educational Support, Therapeutic Needs, Tutoring, Lesson Planning, Substitute Teaching, Medication Administration, Communication, Team Meetings, Supply Management, Report Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Empowerment, Advocacy, Organization

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Job Details Level: Entry Job Location: Joan Farley Academy - Denver, CO 80204 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $47,840.00 - $52,000.00 Salary Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Day Job Category: Education The Para Professional’s primary responsibility is to perform all responsibilities in a manner that is reflective of the mission and philosophy of Third Way Center. The Para Professional shall be sensitive to the Cultural differences among the children, their families and the Third Way Center Staff, and respond appropriately to these differences. The Para Professional is required to aide teachers and school staff at the Third Way Center Alternative school and will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following: Assist in classroom management/milieu management/crisis management Assist in classroom educational support for students Assist with therapeutic needs of students One-on-One or small group tutoring with students when referred from teacher to paraprofessional Plan and implement lessons with help of teaching staff when necessary Substitute teaching when necessary Daily updates in the morning and communication with the houses in the afternoons via written notes Obtain packed medication from the house staff and administer medication to students for scheduled medications or PRN - current QMAP certification required Communicate with school staff and house staff regarding medication issues/requests Attend weekly team school meetings with the Director of Special Ed and Educational Coordinator and/or Asst. Clinical Director/Clinical Director/Treatment Leaders Purchase supplies needed for school/classrooms Attend school wide district trainings once a year Attend teacher planning days 3-4 times per year Assist with cleaning/organization of school environment Assist with stocking and organization of school/office supplies Complete Critical Incident Reports, Orientation for new students, and other reports/paperwork as needed Support/attend off-campus activities when needed Other duties as assigned by Educational Coordinator Qualifications -Bachelors Degree preferred. -Full time benefits available after 30 days of employment. Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b, Flex, Accident, Critical Care, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability. -Must be able to obtain/maintain QMAP, CPR First Aid, Valid drivers license and Substitute license though CDE. As a member of Third Way Center, we take on many roles with our clientele. Empowerment and advocacy are critical in working with youth. It is essential we understand cultural diversity within the milieu, and are willing to learn new skills and attend in-services as needed. We are committed to respecting the dignity of persons served, to understand and enhance the opportunity for normalization and self determination, and to improving our youth’s ability in exercising healthy personal choices.

Responsibilities

The Para Professional assists teachers and school staff in managing classroom and therapeutic needs of students. Responsibilities include tutoring, lesson planning, medication administration, and communication with staff.