Support Professional
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support
Support Professional
Empowered by Everyone to Transform Lives.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy guiding and supporting individuals in a therapeutic, team-based environment? Genesee Lake School, a MyPath Company, provides residential, educational, and community-based services for children and young adults with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Our mission is to promote growth, independence, and a high quality of life for the individuals we serve.
Job Summary:We are currently seeking a Support Professional to provide direct care, academic support, and positive engagement for students throughout school and program settings. This year-round position supports students during classroom hours Monday–Friday and transitions to program support during non-school days (such as spring/winter breaks and early release days). The Support Professional plays a critical role in promoting student safety, participation, skill-building, and overall development across school, residential, and community settings.
Key Responsibilities:- Supervise and engage students in living, activity, and community settings
- Support daily living skills including hygiene, recreation, budgeting, and social skills
- Model and reinforce positive behavior in accordance with each student's ITP and IEP
- Complete required documentation (incident reports, data sheets, shift summaries, etc.)
- Promote health and safety by enforcing site procedures and maintaining a clean environment.
- Assist classroom teachers with instructional and behavioral support
- Follow lesson plans and IEP accommodations/modifications as directed
- Use assistive and adaptive devices to enhance student learning
- Collect and document academic and behavioral data
- Provide one-on-one or small group support to foster academic and social development
- Help implement virtual learning when applicable
- Communicate effectively with education, clinical, and program staff
- Participate in meetings, trainings, and professional development
- Use safe and approved de-escalation techniques when necessary
- Uphold MyPath's values through respectful, proactive, and collaborative conduct
- Monday through Friday 6/7:00am – 2/3:00pm and rotating weekends.
- Program support coverage before/after school, on non-school days and early release days.
- Flexibility to work in different classrooms based on daily scheduling needs
At Genesee Lake School, a MyPath Company, we are committed to supporting our employees' well-being, financial security, and professional growth. Our benefits package includes:
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with MyPath Financial Wellness Resources
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- On-demand Access to Earned Wages
- Student Loan Pay Down Assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance Options
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- My Voyage Wellness Program
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Childcare Search Assistance
- Employee Discount Program via Perk Spot
- Pet Insurance Discount
We value our employees and are dedicated to providing meaningful benefits that enhance our owners lives.
Qualifications:- High school diploma or GED required;
Bachelor's degree in Social Science, Education, or related field preferred - Minimum 1 year of experience working in an educational setting serving students with disabilities
- Ability to maintain a calm and effective demeanor in emergency and stressful situations.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to deliver high-quality care.
- Ability to effectively implement approved physical intervention techniques.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must possess a valid Driver's License and have an acceptable driving record.
- Willingness to work with residents in a variety of settings, including community outings
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