Education Support Professional; Ralston

Education Support Professional (1)

Position Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay Structure:
Salary Range ($18.00-$19.75 per hour)

About 360 Community Services:
At 360 Community Services, our Level III Education Program creates a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for students with special needs, from kindergarten through young adult transition. We partner with school districts, families, and community agencies to empower students to achieve their academic, social, and personal goals. Our innovative staff use creative strategies to foster self‑management, leadership, and life skills, ensuring every student experiences individualized success in a fun and tailored learning environment.

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education, the Education Support Professional (I) will work with students with behavioral or developmental disabilities needs by providing education, medical assisted, and behavioral supports in the classroom. At 360 Community Services, staff assume the professional responsibility of providing supervision of students in a safe, supportive and positive classroom climate that develops in each student the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to ensure individualized programs are being followed and process towards IEP goals are met.

The Educational Support Professional (I) is responsible for providing compassionate care and support to students with behavioral and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include assisting individuals with personal hygiene, feeding, administering medications, transporting to/from community outings, and maintaining detailed documentation of all care activities throughout the shift.

• Collaborates with the Special Education team to implement assignments, activities, and modified curricula aligned with IEP goals
• Ensures all students are treated with respect and dignity, recognizing individual needs and encourages independence–Additionally, develops a rapport with students and cultivates a safe and supportive relationship
• Follows daily schedules and school procedures, delivering student programming as directed
• Monitors and supports student behavior, intervening as needed and working with individuals or small groups (e.g., the duration, the intensity, and the damage, factors that may alleviate or aggravate the behavior)
• Maintains the safety and security of the students through line‑of‑right supervision
• Implements approved de‑escalation and physical intervention techniques when necessary
• Assists students with functional academics (e.g., counting money, reading signs), daily living, and vocational skills
• Assists students with and work to strengthen the many daily living needs including but not limited to nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication, and socialization skills
• Maintains accurate documentation of student progress, activities, behavior plans, and incident reports
• Builds positive relationships with students, staff, and external partners in a professional manner
• Oversees arrivals and departures of students and documents attendance times in the student electronic record
• Transports students to community outings or field trips using a company van or personal vehicle. Ensures the safe loading/unloading and timely delivery of students to their outings/appointments as well as our established policies and procedures. Drives company vehicle in a safe and courteous manner in compliance with all traffic laws, safety guidelines, current federal, state and local standards and regulations. Ensures all seat belts and wheelchairs are fastened prior to moving vehicle.
• Participates in required professional development and continuing education
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Special Education Director

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED required; college degree in Education, Psychology, or Social Sciences preferred
• Experience:
  
  The ideal candidate will have at least three years of hands‑on experience working with children or adults who have intellectual disabilities, or other severe/profound developmental disabilities
  • Management of stressful situations responsibly and effectively
  • Maintenance and…