Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant

Ability Matters is seeking compassionate and dedicated employees to join our team immediately. We strive to employ individuals who truly have the desire to make a difference in others’ lives by enhancing every aspect of the lives of adults with disabilities.

The Paraprofessional is responsible for providing a high level of direct service to individuals with disabilities in order to fully implement their IEPs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Serve as a positive role model, ensuring the safety and well-being of consumer at all times
• Provide quality direct instructional programming in a one-on-one setting
• Assist in implementing educational programming in data collection, monitor progress
• Prepare activities aligned with IEP goals
• Follow all training and behavioral supports and protocols to maintain the safety of students who may display aggressive or inappropriate physical/verbal behaviors
• Provide accurate data-reporting for behavior and IEP goals
• Communicate with students, staff and parents/guardians

Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• 1+ year of experience working with K-12 students
• Excellent verbal, listening, and written communication skills required
• Ability to think critically and creatively
• Ability to take initiative and follow through on tasks
• Possess and maintain First Aid and CPR training
• Pass and maintain all required DODD training offerings
• Pass a background check
• Pass a drug test
• Possess and maintain a driving record with less than six (6) points

 *Ability Matters is an equal opportunity employer and stands committed to affirmative action.