If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. (http://wd5.myworkday.com/wday/authgwy/yai/login.htmld?) Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities + Supports assigned student as they work to achieve the goals set by the student’s teacher and related services team. + Assists in the implementation of student’s individualized IEP at the discretion and direction of supervisors, teacher(s)/instructor(s) and administrators and supports behavior plan as directed by behavior department. + Provides support for student inside and outside of the classroom to enable the student to fully participate in school activities. + Provides support for the 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 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 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 student is fed appropriately throughout the day, and more broadly, maintains student’s safety at all times. + Performs all other duties, as assigned. Where applicable, for students with more complex social-emotional needs, Paraprofessionals - Behavior Support will perform the following tasks, in addition to the above: + Regularly liaises and collaborates with the Student Support Services team to support creation and implementation of the student support plan. + Collects and records data as directed by Student Support Services team to ensure fidelity of the student support plan. + Attends and participates in additional trainings and meetings specific to the student’s social-emotional and related needs as determined by their supervisor and Student Support Services team. + Ensures the health and safety of students, self and others by responding timely and appropriately to social-emotional challenges including self-injurious behavior, injurious behaviors toward others and elopement risks. Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) All paraprofessionals must meet the following qualification requirements: + High school Diploma/GED or equivalent; and + Must be well organized with superior attention to detail and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines + Ability to work with a great degree of independence and focus + Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs Paraprofessionals assigned to students with complex social-emotional needs are subject to the following additional requirements: + Must have at least one (1) year experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and complex social-emotional needs in any setting (school, home program, day treatment center, etc.) and + Ability to demonstrate positive social and emotional support through collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and to appropriately deescalate situations requiring immediate intervention. Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above) + For all Paraprofessionals: + Associate’s Degree or coursework in education preferred + One to three years of relevant healthcare, childcare and/or other school-based experience + First Aid CPR AED + For Paraprofessionals – Behavior Support: + Formal training, including college coursework in psychology, sociology, human behavior, mental health, special education and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities. Compensation starts at $18.31 hourly. 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.