Full Time Paraprofessional 1:1 at Whitestone Day School

Job Description

Job Description

This position pays $17.00 hourly. The hours for this position are M-F 8:00 - 3:30 pm

Job Summary

QSAC is seeking dedicated and energetic full time 1:1 paraprofessionals, who provide direct behavioral support services to students under the general supervision of a New York State certified teacher. The role focuses on implementing proactive and reactive strategies from an individual student's behavior intervention plan as outlined by the supervising teacher. A 1:1 paraprofessional provides behavioral support so that a student is better able to access instruction.

Additional job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure health, safety & welfare of individuals.

• Aide classroom teacher as needed.

• Maintain student engagement and support student in participation in classroom activities.

• Implement proactive, reactive, and emergency strategies outlined in Behavior Intervention Plans.

• Collect and maintain behavioral data for assigned student.

• Maintain student safety.

• Maintain participant/family confidentiality.

• Complete required program documentation/certifications (e.g. Employee Medicals, PPD, CPR, etc. as required).

• Commitment to company values and adherence to policies.

• Punctuality and regular attendance is expected.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors and/or senior management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED.

• Clearance through state mandated Background/Fingerprint Check(s).

• Ability to run.

• Ability to safely assist lifting individuals of various weights & 20lb items.

• Ability to communicate effectively with others and individuals served.

Mission

QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services. QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills

Benefits

QSAC has terrific benefits that go beyond health and retirement. You will be joining a passionate community of professionals and staff who support each other in a challenging and rewarding work culture.

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)
• Medical can be as low as $10 dollars per paycheck ( for FT staff)
• Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff)
• Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for full time staff)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (for full time staff)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement with Discretionary Employer Match (for FT staff)
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Access to BCBA, CEU’s and CTLE credits

Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.

QSAC is Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Mission-Oriented. Results-Driven. Collaborative. Passionate. We Are QSAC.

To Apply: Please send resumes to View email address on ziprecruiter.com