At Ensemble Therapy, we're here to help you reach your full potential and improve your quality of life.Our mission is to provide comprehensive, caring, and convenient board-certified Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy, and Psychological services to children and adults of all ages and diagnoses. Utilizing a multidisciplinary approach, we provide effective personalized multi-lingual intervention that improves the lives of the individuals and families we serve.To find out more about our clinic, visit us at www.Ensembletherapyservices.comPosition: School-Based Paraprofessional for the 2024/2025 school yearLocation: Mt. Diablo Unified School DistrictThe Paraprofessional is an individual who works with students requiring instructional, and/or behavioral assistance under the supervision of the special education department and/or supervising designeeDuties:
- Follows through with IEP objectives including math, reading, speech, independent skills, and managing minor behavioral deficits and excesses, one on one or as a general classroom aide
- Facilitates teacher directed learning activities including lesson plans, worksheets, reinforcement systems, small groups, social games, and work assistance
- Assists students when included into general education classes
- Communicates pertinent information to teachers
- Accompanies students during recess and lunch periods, along with community experiences
- Strictly adheres 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)
- Assists with activities of prescribed programs including those written by related service personnel such as PT, OT and SLP
- Assists students in the development of independent skills through self-care activities such as toileting, clothing routines and personal hygiene
- May be asked to assist in behavior management techniques at the direction of the teacher and/or other school professional (i.e
- Assists teacher with clerical duties including making stimuli, making copies, maintaining a clean and organized classroom, preparing materials, and assignment scoring
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills
- Successful completion of background screening and onboarding process
- Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements
- Full command, verbal and written, of the English language
- Bilingual in Spanish
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental & vision )Vacation hours
- Paid sick hours
- Annual CEU reimbursement
- 401K plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee assistance program
- Employee referral bonus program
Compensation Range :$22-26/hr (depending on experience)Improving lives. Helping Others. Giving Hope.