Paraprofesional

POSITION: Paraprofessional - Gillis Campus
Salary: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

(Starting salary depends on education and experience)

Job Type: Full Time

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Paraprofessional is responsible for providing classroom management in a small special education classroom using techniques to promote learning. This position assists the classroom teacher in performing classroom duties, for example grading as well as providing supervision during school hours including breakfast, lunch recess and in teacher’s absence. The Paraprofessional implements activities developed by classroom teachers, provides individual instruction to students and assists the teacher in record keeping and class preparation.

QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and previous experience with children and families. An Associate’s Degree may be considered in lieu of years of experience. Must pass background check, physical and drug screening. This position also requires a valid driver’s license and proof of current vehicle insurance.

BENEFITS: Cornerstones of Care offers benefit eligible employees a competitive benefits package, including: medical/dental/vision coverage; prescription coverage; accident insurance; short-term disability; health savings account (HSA); flexible spending account (FSA); paid time off; retirement (401K);
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To view a detailed Summary of Benefits please visit our website nerstonesofcare.org and under the heading “About Us” click on “Join Our Team.”

• Nonviolence- helping to build safety skills and a commitment to higher purpose
• Emotional Intelligence
  - helping to teach emotional management skills
• Social Learning
  - helping to build cognitive skills
• Open Communication
  - helping to overcome barriers to healthy communication, learn conflict management
• Democracy
  - helping to create civic skills of self-control, self-discipline, and administration of healthy authority
• Social Responsibility
  - helping to rebuild social connection skills, establish healthy attachment relationships
• Growth and Change
  - helping to work through loss and prepare for the future

Please contact:
Cornerstones of Care, Human Resources Department

8150 Wornall Road, KCMO 64114

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