Paraprofessional YA

PARAPROFESSIONAL (PARAEDUCATOR)

Yellowstone Academy
Billings Montana
Full-Time Year-Round Position
Start Date: Available Immediately

ABOUT YELLOWSTONE ACADEMY

Yellowstone Academy (YA) provides a supportive structured and student-centered learning environment focused on academic growth career readiness and character development. YA serves both a residential population of students from throughout the United States and a day school population from surrounding Montana school districts.

We are committed to helping students develop the skills necessary for success in school career and life. Our team emphasizes consistency structure emotional support and meaningful relationships to promote student growth and achievement.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Yellowstone Academy is seeking a dedicated Paraprofessional (Paraeducator)to support students in a structured relationship-based educational environment.

This position plays a critical role in supporting classroom instruction reinforcing positive behavior and helping students develop academic social and emotional skills. Paras work closely with teachers and multidisciplinary staff to ensure students receive consistent support throughout the school day.

Classes are intentionally small (up to 10 students) allowing for individualized attention and strong relationship-building. Staff work collaboratively across academic residential and clinical teams to support student success.

This is a year-round position providing consistent employment and opportunities to support students during both the traditional school year and summer programming.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support classroom instruction under the direction of a licensed teacher
Assist students with academic tasks assignments and skill development
Provide one-on-one and small group support
Reinforce positive behavior strategies and classroom expectations
Help maintain a structured organized and safe learning environment
Support students with emotional regulation and social skill development
Assist with supervision during transitions breaks and activities
Support students working in online learning platforms for credit recovery and coursework
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
Collaborate with teachers residential staff and support teams

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Starting Pay: $17.75/hour (DOE)
Health and benefits package (for eligible employees)
Participation in applicable retirement programs
Professional development opportunities
Stable year-round employment

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit:

Resume

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For questions about this position please contact:

Keith Tresch
Email:
Phone:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Please visit the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch website to learn more about our facility:
Academy offers regular education special education vocational education Title programs and 504 services. YA operates year-round with a traditional school year and a summer school program. Students who complete high school graduation requirements may graduate at the completion of a semester.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to work with students with diverse academic behavioral and emotional needs
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain structure consistency and professionalism

Preferred:
Associate degree or higher (education or related field)
Experience working in a school residential or youth-serving setting
Experience supporting students with behavioral or emotional needs
Familiarity with trauma-informed or relationship-based approaches