Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional

Description:

Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessionals work with early childhood or school age students with behavioral, developmental, and neurotypical needs by providing academic and behavioral support in the classroom at our Northwest (88th & Blondo) or Southwest Centers (138th & Q).

Starting pay is $17.00 - $20.00 an hour, based on experience. Our full-time staff benefits include robust HOLIDAY PAY that includes pay for the work days from CHRISTMAS to NEW YEARS!

CRCC has full-time paraprofessional positions available in our infants through school-age classrooms at our Northwest Center (88th & Blondo) and our Southwest Center (138th & Q). Monday through Friday: 8 hour day shifts. No nights, holidays or weekends!

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience in a childcare program and/or college courses in education/child development preferred, but not required. On-site paid training and CEU's.

Benefits

CRCC offers an Excellent Benefit Package for full-time employees.

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• CRCC-paid short & long term disability and life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday pay - Paid Holiday Pay for full-time employees between Christmas and New Years!
• 401k with match
• Paid on-site training and CEU's
• Referral Program
• Best Care EAP Partnership

Below are examples of the impact YOU can make!

"CRCC has been nothing but a blessing to my son. He has grown and learned so much during his time with CRCC. Our stressful situations were all care related, having the daily health services have provided a place for our child to attend with nursing services. Knowing my child is somewhere where they are safe, understood and able to grow has helped me be more productive during the day. CRCC provides a safe, welcoming place for us to bring our daughter where everyone knows her name, appreciates her, and cares for her as if they were family."

CRCC Mission, Vision and Values

CRCC's Mission is to provide children and young adults individualized care rooted in quality education, specialized nursing, rehab therapy, and behavioral health services.

CRCC's Vision is embracing every ability, empowering every family.

CRCC's Values are Stronger Together, Commitment to Excellence, Lead with Heart, Get Stuff Done, Do the Right Thing, Have Fun, Be Positive.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent per childcare regulations.
• One year experience working in a licensed childcare center or public school system preferred.
• Ability to adhere to work schedules.
• Possesses understanding, patience, and flexibility in dealing with clients, parents, and team members.
• Is able to demonstrate successful completion of Personal Care Aide training including a PowerPoint, quiz, and competency demonstration signed by a Registered Nurse as required by Children's Day Health Services Regulations.
• Is able to complete Positive Behavioral Supports and Crisis Intervention and Safety Training provided by CRCC.
• Must be able to complete 24 education hours (CEU) if working 34-40 hours per week, 12 education hours (CEU) if working 20-34 hours per week, 6 education hours (CEU) if working less than 20 hours per week, each year.
• Willing to increase knowledge in fields of endeavor.
• Able to read and understand written plans.
• Must be agile enough to perform the job as a caretaker of young clients.
• Able to lift up to fifty pounds and practices 2 person lifting for clients over 50 pounds or when necessary.
• Must meet agency's conditions of employment regarding health status and clearance with the Nebraska Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry and/or Adult Abuse/Neglect Registry, the Nebraska State Patrol, criminal background check, and fingerprinting.

Compensation details: 17-20 Hourly Wage

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