Special Education Paraprofessional Year-Round

Overview

Special education paraprofessionals work with early childhood or school age students with behavioral, developmental, and neurotypical needs by providing academic and behavioral support in the classroom at our Northwest (88th & Blondo) or Southwest Centers (138th & Q).

CRCC also has full-time openings for classroom staff at our Northwest Center (88th & Blondo) and our Southwest Center (138th & Q).

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must have at least one year of experience working in a licensed childcare center or public school system. Candidates with previous teaching or aide experience in an educational environment involving students with disabilities, or related training and experience is preferred.

Starting pay is $17.00 - $19.00 an hour, based on experience. Our full-time staff benefits include robust holiday pay that includes pay for the work days from Christmas to New Years!

CRCC Mission and Values

CRCC is a local non-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive services to children with special needs to help them reach their highest potential. CRCC values Quality Care for Children, Family Involvement, and Staff Excellence. CRCC’s work environment is energetic and team-oriented.

Family Support Responsibilities

• Responsible for greeting parents and guests.
• Communicates daily with parents regarding child's daily activities.
• Encourages parents to provide input and feedback regarding the services their child is receiving through CRCC and is a resource for information and support.
• Possesses understanding, patience, and flexibility in dealing with clients, parents, and staff members.

Daily Responsibilities

• Is aware of each Day Health Service client’s Plan of Care (POC) and assists client care needs including but not limited to personal cares, feeding, use of equipment, etc.
• Communicates with members of the care team to provide coordination of services between programs to meet the needs of all clients.
• Documents classroom activities, personal care aides, and all of client’s Plan of Care (POC) through Tadpoles.
• Documents classroom and daily activities with pictures on Tadpoles regularly.
• Actively participates with clients and provides encouragement, assistance and guidance as needed.
• Assists teacher in implementing the routine of daily activities according to the educational curriculum and CRCC philosophy.
• Takes initiative with skillfully managing the classroom.
• Makes recommendations for educational materials, supplies and equipment as needed.
• Assists in maintaining a neat, safe, and attractive room (dishes, trash, floors, etc.).
• Willingly accepts teacher’s guidance and assists teacher with preparatory work.
• Appropriately demonstrates and practices CRCC’s disciplinary guidelines, while implementing individual client behavioral plans.
• Follows accepted universal precaution practices, including, but not limited to: proper hand-washing techniques, appropriate use of non-latex gloves and the use of individualized items during diaper changes.
• Is aware of and follows all regulations set by Nebraska Child Care Licensing and Children’s Day Health Services Regulations.
• Recognizes and reports hazards to safety to manager or through CRCC portals (i.e. small and/or sharp objects).
• Assists the Site Director in orienting new staff members, volunteers, visitors, and practicum students to the classroom.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Social-Emotional Development and Positive Behavioral Supports

• Meets the emotional needs of each client.
• Engages in and initiates meaningful communication with clients at their developmental level.
• Is alert to non-verbal cues.
• Provides positive guidance techniques, which fosters the client's ability to be self-disciplined.
• Fosters group awareness and inclusion by providing a variety of opportunities to help the client develop and understand appropriate relationships with others.
• Fosters independence in care and use of developmentally appropriate materials, toys, and equipment.
• Demonstrates the appropriate and consistent use of positive and negative reinforcement to manage children’s behaviors throughout the day according to CRCC policies and procedures.
• Works individually with…