Paraprofessional

Job description

Paraprofessional (Early Childhood Paraeducator) Opening the Doors | Reports to: Supervisor, Doors to the Future JOB SUMMARY: The Early Childhood Para Educator provides individualized intervention and support to "at-risk" children ages 2-5 within congregational and day school early childhood education programs. Services are typically provided for 6-8 weeks per child, with the possibility of extension based on student need. The Para Educator facilitates the successful inclusion of children with individual needs into a typical classroom setting and works collaboratively with certified staff. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide one-on-one instruction for children requiring social/emotional and/or academic support under the direction of certified staff. • Keep ongoing records of observations. • Attend required meetings and professional training by Opening The Doors Program. • Support and assist students in meeting classroom and school expectations of appropriate behavior. • Help students interact successfully by modeling and prompting appropriate behavior. • Provide close supervision and reinforce generalizations of positive behavior. May gather data, provide immediate prompts, and implement previously planned interventions, including positive verbal and physical reinforcement, point sheets, time out procedures, or token economies. • Work with a variety of staff including other Para Educators, teachers, and administrators. • Maintain confidentiality of all information regarding students, respecting the dignity of every student and family. • Must engage in play on the floor, outside, and in gym areas. The Para Educator will occasionally need to lift a young child. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Classroom experience in early childhood settings. • Experience working with children receiving special education services. • Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred. • Ability to work a flexible schedule. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.