1:1 Special Ed Paraprofessional
Devereux
Washington, CTFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is seeking a Student Support Professional to join their team at The Glenholme School, a residential program for children with learning differences and special needs. This role provides 1:1 support for adolescents within the classroom environment, fostering individualized therapeutic care and promoting independence.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 support for adolescents (ages 8-21) in the classroom.
- Document behavioral incidents, observations, logs, and token information accurately.
- Collect and/or computerize behavioral data as assigned.
- Teach and coach students through activities of daily living (showering, brushing teeth, chore completion, room cleanliness).
- Facilitate activities.
- Implement instruction appropriate to each child’s cognitive, emotional, social, and psychological development.
- Manage behavioral incidences using principles of PBIS and the token economy.
- Communicate pertinent information to supervisors, clinicians, behaviorists, and nurses.
- Document shift happenings.
- Display effective problem-solving skills.
- Promote campus core values of fairness, honesty, respect, responsibility, and kindness.
- Establish a safe, clean, nurturing, and productive living environment.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor Degree
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license
- Experience with the student population (children with learning differences and mental health/behavioral challenges).
- Passion for making a difference in the lives of children.
- Familiarity with PBIS and the token economy.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 year of Human Services experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Pay: Starting at $22.00/hr (Bachelor's degree) or $21.50/hr (without Bachelor's degree).
- Experience Credit: Applied in addition to base pay.
- Master's Degree: $1,560 annual increase.
- Overtime: Paid at 1.5x hourly rate.
- Vacation: 24 days (increases with years of service).
- Sick Days: 8 days.
- Benefits: Quality low-cost health benefits.
- Retirement: 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Career Accelerator Program (ASCEND): Includes 100% tuition coverage (up to $15k annually for undergraduate, $25k annually for graduate) and student loan repayment.