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Mission Statement 

The iHOPE school community strives to provide comprehensive services for our students, who present with a variety of diagnoses including Traumatic Brain Injury, Acquired Brain Injury, and other brain-based disorders.  Our students participate in academic instruction with appropriate modification and adaptation, as well as therapeutic services, based upon a collaborative, researched-based model that integrates current technology. iHOPE is committed to learners with complex needs and to their social, emotional, adaptive and educational advancement.  Accessibility and integration into the larger community are at the core of our belief system. 

Position Summary:   

The Paraprofessional assists their assigned student in all aspects of the school day.

Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities 

Supports assigned student as they work to achieve the goals set by the student’s teacher(s) and related service team.  

Assists in the implementation of the student’s individualized IEP at the discretion and direction of supervisors, teacher(s)/instructor(s), and administrators.   

Provides support for the individual student inside and outside of the classroom to enable the student to fully participate in school activities.  

Provides support for the individual student in daily therapy and/or related service sessions.   

Supports the student throughout academic instruction/assignments under the supervision of the student’s teacher.  

Assists the student’s therapists with related service sessions, transferring and/or positioning the student throughout the day.   

Assists the student with self-care (including using the restroom, basic hygiene, feeding, etc.).  

Follows all appropriate policies and procedures relating to the care and safety of their assigned student and the student’s management needs.   

Ensures that the student and their supplies are kept neat and clean throughout the day.  

Ensures that the assigned student’s specific management needs are met throughout the day.  

Ensures that the student is fed appropriately throughout the day, and, more broadly, ensuring that student safety is maintained at all times.  

Performs all other duties, as assigned

Available Shifts: 

7:30am to 3:15pm

7:45am to 3:30pm

8:00am to 3:45pm

8:15am to 4:00pm

8:30am to 4:15pm

8:45am to 4:30pm

Minimum Qualification Requirements

High school Diploma/GED or equivalent required.  

Must be well organized with superior attention to detail and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.  

Able to work with a great degree of independence and focus.  

Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs. 

Business Language: English 

Preferred Qualification Requirements

Associates Degree or coursework in education preferred.   

One to three years of relevant healthcare, childcare and/or other school-based experience preferred.  

First Aid CPR AED preferred.  

Full-time positions: 

Tuition reimbursement 

Medical and dental insurance (with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision) 

Paid time off and holidays 

403(b) retirement with employer match 

Life insurance and long-term disability 

Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more!  

Check out our Benefits page to learn more! 

Compensation Range: 

$16.50 per hour 

*Sign-on bonus up to $600.00 based on length of service*

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.