Educational Assistant Paraprofessional - Behavioral Health Education

Educational Assistant Paraprofessional - Behavioral Health Education

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Location Details: NAT 5 Research Pwy Old Saybrook (10161)

Shift Details: 10‑month school year calendar schedule with paid school holidays and breaks;
Monday‑Friday; 7:30 am‑2:30 pm.

Natchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticut’s leading provider for children, adolescents, and adults with mental illness and substance abuse addictions. We offer a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, residential treatment for court‑involved teenage girls, geriatric services, clinical day treatment schools, and chemical dependency services. Through our multi‑site network of care, we constantly strive to meet our mission in helping people find their way while educating and empowering individuals to participate in their own care and recovery.

Natchaug Hospital Clinical Day Treatment (CDT) Schools are located at six sites throughout Eastern Connecticut. Students are referred and placed by Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) to provide education to these students on a short‑ or long‑term basis, dependent on school needs. Natchaug CDT offers special education services to students in grades 1–12 whose social, emotional, or behavioral health problems prevent them from functioning successfully in a regular school environment.

Each student’s individual academic and clinical treatment plan is designed to address their special needs and return them to their regular schools as soon as possible.

Assists the teacher with classroom instruction, behavior management, and clerical duties. Assists with all student activities as assigned. Provides transportation to students when needed with company vehicle.

• Previous experience working with children or adolescents in an educational or clinical setting.
• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a minimum of 3 consecutive years of good driving record.
• Ability to obtain a Public Service License (PSL), which requires passing a pre‑hire drug screen, DOT physical exam, and background checks.
• Familiarity with behavior‑management techniques and procedures.
• Computer proficiency and keyboarding skills required.

• Paid school holidays and breaks.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire.
• 401(k) plan with employer match up to 7%.
• Discounts on services, products, and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Part‑time
• Job Function: Education and Training
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care