Location: Mars,PA, USA
The Hope Centers is a premier provider of educational and therapeutic services for children with special needs. We are a model for excellence, a safe haven for students, and an outspoken advocate for those who need our support. Our committed and talented staff exude our core values of compassion, integrity, innovation, perseverance, and teamwork. Using a multidisciplinary approach of best practices, individual success will be celebrated and students' lives will be improved.***School Day Schedule - School year plus 6 Weeks in the Summer***WE WILL ALWAYS BE A SOURCE OF HOPEWHO YOU AREYou are an eager individual who is looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the community. As a Paraprofessional, you will collaborate with teachers and therapists to provide support to students with special needs.WHAT YOU'LL DOEducational Support - Support the teacher by preparing materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations for students to use in learning activitiesStudent Needs and Safety - Supervise and assist students with individual needs in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, the gross motor room, and on field tripsCollaboration - Maintain working professional relationships with other staff, administration, and studentsOther responsibilities as assignedWHAT YOU'LL NEEDQualificationsAssociate's degree OR 60+ academic hours beyond high schoolExperience working with individuals with developmental delaysClearances & Training RequiredAct 33 PA Child Abuse History ClearanceAct 34 PA State Criminal History ClearanceAct 114 FBI Clearance issued by the Dept of EducationAct 126 Mandated Reporter Training CertificateAct 168 from Previous Employers where you came into contact with childrenCPR/First AidTB/PhysicalWHAT WE OFFERCompetitive Pay RateHealth Insurance - With employer contributionDental and Vision Insurance - 100% by employer paidPaid Time OffRetirement Investment Savings PlanProfessional Development OpportunitiesDiscount MarketThe Hope Centers value and respect the full range of social and cultural characteristics and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, financial ability, marital status, parenthood, disability, ethnic background, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status or on any other basis that is prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. Employment at Hope Centers is strictly based upon qualifications.