KEYS Academy Paraprofessional

• At the direction of the classroom teacher, implements routines and procedures to promote a safe, organized learning environment conducive to learning for all students
• Supports students’ knowledge of and understanding of boundaries within the classroom environment.
• Provides reinforcement for students based upon teacher direction and students’ individual needs
• Assists teacher as needed with planning, preparation, and distribution of classroom materials
• Encourages and supports students in engaging in learning activities within the classroom
• Implements lessons based on IEP and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
• At the direction of the classroom teacher assists in implementing accommodations and modifications defined in the students’ IEP(s)
• Assists students in utilization of APEX, Odyssey, and LEXIA (KEYS Academy’s on-line learning programs) and assists teacher with other learning activities
• Provides individualized and small-group instruction to reinforce skills that have been taught by the teacher
• At the direction of the classroom teacher, supports students in utilization of visual supports including classroom and individual visual schedules to promote independence
• At the direction of the classroom teacher, provides support to students during instruction which is based on the students’ needs in the areas of communication and social skills
• Provides appropriate feedback to students related to their classwork
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with classroom teacher to promote inclusion and student success
• Assists classroom teacher in developing and maintaining BIKS for all assigned students
• Encourages students to utilize the BIK to communicate their sense of well-being and responds to students with appropriate support
• Assists classroom teacher in providing supervision and support to students during lunch, recreational periods, and other activities as assigned
• Assists classroom teacher in providing supervision and support to students during community involvement activities (field trips, volunteer opportunities, etc.)
• As assigned by classroom teacher or Director, coordinates student lunch program including distributing menus, coordinating delivery of meals as required, monitoring students during meals and clean-up of lunch areas / kitchen areas.
• As applicable and assigned, provides supervision and support to students during Summer Program activities

• Holds, at a minimum, a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Successful completion of Paraprofessional examination within one year of hire. Completion of competency based universal precautions training.
• Completion of competency based de-escalation and physical restraint crisis intervention techniques training.
• Completion of competency based training in safe transportation of students. Completion of competency based medication administration training. Completion of competency based Confidentiality training. Completion of competency based Ethics training.
• Proof of maintaining CPR/First Aid certification. Completion of APEX, ODYSSEY, and LEXIA training (on-line learning programs).

• We recognize the importance of self-care and work/life balance.

• We offer flexibility in scheduling and provide all employees access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes 8 mental health counseling sessions annually.

• Full-time HCA employees enjoy paid time off, paid holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and other voluntary insurance products.

• Additional benefits include:

• Access to a Health Navigator

• Health Savings Account with company contribution

• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account

• Health Reimbursement Account

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Benefits Hub

• Tickets at Work

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