Paraprofessional
Company: MHY Family Services
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Are you looking for a rewarding career helping students? MHY
Family Services is looking for a passionate Paraprofessional to
support its educational services. Apply now to join our team!Key
position details and benefits:Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision
InsuranceEmployer paid life Insurance and disability
insurance403(b) Retirement w/ Employer MatchFree Training and
CEU'sPTO that can be used in the first year of employmentPaid
holidaysTuition ReimbursementGrowth/Development OpportunitiesWhy
MHY Family Services?MHY Family Services is an organization that you
can be proud to be a part of, where you will be coached,
challenged, and empowered to grow as a person and a professional.
MHY Family Services (MHY) is over 140 years old and a non-profit
organization that provides support and services through
residential, educational and community-based programming all over
Pennsylvania, primarily in Western PA.MHY strives to meet the
changing needs of at-risk youth and their families through a
practical and holistic approach to treatment. Youth and families
have the opportunity to learn skills that help them manage and cope
with trauma-based issues and to re-engage with home, school and
community.About the Paraprofessional PositionProvides an
educational atmosphere that supports the intellectual, emotional,
physical, spiritual and emotional growth of students age 9-18.
Ensures the physical and emotional well-being of students through
positive direction and role-modeling, and otherwise contributes to
an effective and positive school environment by performing the
following duties.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES of the
Paraprofessional include the following. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other duties may be assigned.Provides positive approaches and
structure in the guidance and direction of students.Monitors
students to ensure compliance with classroom and school
procedures.Communicates with the other Longmore, Residential and
Therapy employees, as well as students' parents as necessary,
regarding student academic, behavioral/emotional needs or
progress.Provides assistance to teachers as necessary with the
classroom preparation and/or subject delivery, including outdoor
activities and physical education.Reports to the appropriate
teacher or to the Director of Education any inconsistencies,
conflicts or problematic situations that arise.Escorts and monitors
students between Longmore Academy and other campus
facilities.Assists students with the use of appropriate
communications, decision-making and problem solving skills.Provides
appropriate de-escalation responses to students as necessary, and
leads others in following appropriate response methods.Maintains
the safety and cleanliness of the school environment.Acknowledges
students when entering the facility or classroom.Conducts student
searches each morning and otherwise as necessary.Supports all
residents' treatment and behavioral goals in conjunction with
academic goals.Assists in ensuring the cleanliness of the
environment of the school and classes both in Longmore and in
classes throughout the campusSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis
position has no supervisory responsibilities of other
staff.Education/ExperienceBachelor's degree in a related field
preferred with a minimum of one year of prior experience in
classroom management of junior and/or senior high school students
required; experience with Alt. Ed. students strongly preferred; or
equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be 21
years of age with current Act 33, 34 and FBI Clearances. Current PA
state driver's license with an insurable driving record required.
Must possess demonstrated PC skills including common MS Office
applications. Additional training or licensing as required by
regulations, or as deemed necessary by the Executive Director or
Principal.EOE.
Keywords: MHY Family Services, Philadelphia , Paraprofessional, Other , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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