About this role
Overview
$2,000 Sign-On Bonus
$20.00-21.00 per hour
Crotched Mountain School & Village, a program of Seven Hills New Hampshire, is looking for a year-round Paraeducator to join our outstanding team of professionals dedicated to enhancing the lives of our students.
About Crotched Mountain School:
Crotched Mountain School (CMS), a program of Seven Hills New Hampshire, hosts innovative special education, recreation, arts, music, and vocational programming for students, aged 5-21, who are on the autism spectrum, and/or have disabilities and other challenges that are better supported in an alternative, least-restrictive environment to their local public school system. Students have the option to live year-round in the appointed residences on the sprawling campus located in Greenfield, New Hampshire. Situated on thousands of acres of preserved habitat, CMS offers a therapeutic environment in which students are encouraged to explore and thrive.
Crotched Mountain School & Village Offers Exceptional Benefits for Full-Time Employees:
- Health Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution!
- Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure!
- Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution!
- Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!
- Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework!
- Home Mortgage Initiative: Favorable down payment (3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!
- Generous Accrued Paid Vacation: 3 weeks in your first year!
- Vacation Cash-Out Option
- 3 Paid Personal Days
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Accrued Paid Sick Time
Role Overview: As a Paraeducator, you'll support students with disabilities in a structured environment, assisting with behavior management and academic goals.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Ensure a safe and consistent environment for students
- Enhance instructional strategies with specialized skills
- Support the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and behavior plans
- Assist educators in devising strategies to reinforce skills and positive behaviors
- Participate in planned activities with students, both on and off campus
- May include personal care such as toileting, showering, dressing, feeding, etc.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Accompany and assist children throughout daily activities
- Monitor and collect data on student progress
- Support students across various school settings
- Participate in training and meetings
Schedule:
Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm
Qualifications
- Must be 21 or older
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelors/Associates Degree in a related field preferred but not required
- Experience with individuals with disabilities (preferred)
- Physical requirements include (but not limited to) bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting/standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Must meet CCLU regulatory requirements for working with children in residential care which will be discussed during intro call
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our mission to support and empower children and their families!
Other facts
About Seven Hills Foundation
Seven Hills Foundation promotes and encourages the empowerment of people with disabilities and significant life challenges so that each may pursue their highest possible degree of personal well-being and independence.
Currently offering programming at 190 locations throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Seven Hills Foundation employs more than 4,600 professionals. The Foundation offers a continuum of support and services to more than 28,000 children and adults through 14 Affiliate organizations.
Remember – “To the world you may be one person – but to one person you may be the world” - Be that person at Seven Hills!
What you'll do
- As a Paraeducator, you'll support students with disabilities in a structured environment, assisting with behavior management and academic goals. You will ensure a safe environment and enhance instructional strategies while participating in activities with students.
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