Special Education Paraeducator

$2000 Sign-On Bonus$20.00-21.00 per hourCrotched Mountain School & Village a program of Seven Hills New Hampshire is looking for a year-round Paraeducator to join our outstanding team of professionals dedicated to enhancing the lives of our Crotched Mountain School:Crotched Mountain School (CMS) a program of Seven Hills New Hampshire hosts innovative special education recreation arts music and vocational programming for students aged 5-21 who are on the autism spectrum and/or have disabilities and other challenges that are better supported in an alternative least-restrictive environment to their local public school system. Students have the option to live year-round in the appointed residences on the sprawling campus located in Greenfield New Hampshire. Situated on thousands of acres of preserved habitat CMS offers a therapeutic environment in which students are encouraged to explore and Mountain School & Village Offers Exceptional Benefits for Full-Time Employees:Health Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield with generous company contribution!Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure!Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation counseling & limited employer contribution!Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework!Home Mortgage Initiative: Favorable down payment (3-5%) reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!Generous Accrued Paid Vacation: 3 weeks in your first year!Vacation Cash-Out Option3 Paid Personal Days11 Paid HolidaysAccrued Paid Sick TimeRole Overview: As a Paraeducator youll support students with disabilities in a structured environment assisting with behavior management and academic Functions:Ensure a safe and consistent environment for studentsSupport the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and behavior plansMonitor collect and report data on student progressAssist educators in devising strategies to reinforce skills and positive behaviorsParticipate in planned activities with students both on and off campusMay include personal care such as toileting showering dressing feeding :Monday through Friday; 7:00 am to 3:00 pmQualificationsBachelors/Associates Degree in a related field preferred but not requiredExperience with individuals with disabilities (preferred)Physical requirements include (but not limited to) bending stooping kneeling crouching sitting/standing for extended periods lifting up to 50 lbsMust be 21 or olderHigh school diploma or equivalent plus ONE of the following:2 years of experience (3000 hours) of verifiable experience working with children or working with adults with disabilities in a residential group home settingBe the parent (and caregiver) of a child over the age of 7Hold any degree PLUS a minimum of 12 credits in a related field (education disability studies human services psychology sociology etc.)Ready to make a difference every day Apply now!!