KITE Academy is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and energetic Paraprofessional to join our educational team. In this role, you will work closely with lead teachers and specialized staff to support students in reaching their academic, social-emotional, and behavioral goals.
We welcome candidates with a passion for helping children thrive and strongly prefer individuals with experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or positive behavior support strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Instructional Support: Assist lead teachers in implementing individualized education programs (IEPs), facilitating small group learning, and providing one-on-one academic assistance.
- Behavioral Support: Implement behavior support plans and positive reinforcement techniques (ABA experience utilized daily) under the guidance of lead teachers and specialists.
- Classroom Management: Help maintain a safe, structured, and encouraging classroom environment tailored to varied student needs.
- Student Supervision: Monitor students during classroom activities, transitions, snacks, and arrival/dismissal.
- Progress Tracking: Collect daily data on student behavior, skill acquisition, and academic goals.
- Personal Care: Assist with physical mobility or self-care tasks as needed based on individual student support plans.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: High School Diploma or GED required (Associate’s degree or relevant coursework preferred).
- Experience:
- Experience working with children in a school, childcare, or clinical setting required.
- ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) experience preferred (RBT training or behavioral therapy experience is a major plus).
- Skills & Attributes:
- High level of patience, empathy, and adaptability.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collect accurate behavioral data.
- Comfortable working with students who have diverse learning and behavioral needs.
- Background Check: Must pass required state background checks and fingerprinting.
Job Details
- Job Type: Part-Time
- Pay Rate: $16.00 – $18.00 / hour
- Schedule: Fixed Hours: 8:15 AM – 12:45 PM, Monday through Friday
Benefits (Customize as applicable)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Professional Development Training Opportunities
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- ABA: 1 year (Preferred)
- working with children: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
