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We are urgently seeking Paraprofessionals/Paraeducators for full-time positions working one-on-one with students in the Doylestown, PA area, and throughout Bucks County. Eligible candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and up-to-date clearances.

Qualifications:

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preference is given to candidates with previous experience
• Must have up-to-date clearances (from within one year) and valid CPR/First-Aid.
• Must have a genuine passion for working with students who have special needs.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate communication between student, peers, and the educational team
• Provide one-on-one tutoring (if such tutoring is scheduled at a time when a student would not otherwise receive instruction from a teacher).
• Assist with classroom management, such as organizing instructional and/or other materials.
• Act as a liaison in communicating with teachers and other IU and district staff regarding the ongoing needs of students.
• Support parental involvement activities.
• Provide support across all educational settings; escort and supervise students to various locations across all educational settings.
• Assist a student to ambulate, position, and transfer.
• Support students in a range of motion and other exercises.
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) (e.g. feeding, grooming, bathing, toileting, diapering, etc.).
• Monitor the incidence and prevalence of designated health problems or medical conditions (e.g., seizure precautions or extreme lethargy).
• Accompany student on the school bus or other vehicle.
• Cue, redirect, or monitor to ensure that the student performs ADL tasks when a cognitive impairment prevents a student from knowing when or how to carry out the task (e.g., a student may not be able to dress without instruction on how to do so or need reminders of what to do and when).
• Observe/monitor and redirect/intervention to assist with the completion of ADLs.
• Cue the student to pay attention, participate in activities, and complete tasks.
• Participate in the implementation of each student’s IEP (Individualized Educational Plan) and C.E.Rs (if applicable)
• Assist with data collection of student performance.
• May be trained, when qualified, to occasionally transport students.
• Follow any individualized support plans that may be a part of a student’s educational program (e.g., behavior, communication, health, transportation). Track information about each student including needs, strengths, gains, and problem areas.
• Assist with setting up the educational environment and preparing materials for instruction.

At Humanus, we are devoted to making a difference and improving the lives of others. We proudly serve schools and behavioral health facilities throughout the nation. Our dedication and passion for helping others make us more than a referral service. Establish a relationship with one of the nation’s largest referral agencies for behavioral health, choose positions that best fit your schedule, and allow yourself to grow professionally.

Humanus is ultimately about people — working with people in order to work for people.

Send Resumes to forwardappsin@humanus.com  1561