Job Description

Job Details

Job Location
Billings Campus - Billings, MT

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
High School

Salary Range
$17.75 - $17.75 Hourly

Description

We are seeking a dedicated Paraprofessional to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist teachers in providing a nurturing and educational environment for students. This role involves supporting classroom activities and helping students with various needs.

This position is responsible for working with a diverse student population in need of consistency, structure, and emotional support and will be assisting with both academic skills and behavioral management. Yellowstone Academy educates a population of youth in both Residential care and in a Day Treatment setting, with paraprofessionals/teacher assistants serving both populations. We are looking for candidates that are passionate about the growth and development of children in our care. Candidates are started at $17.75/hour. The hours of a Teacher's Assistant are Monday through Friday 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. and employees are expected to be present during all working hours. There is a minimum age requirement of 20 years old for this position. Tuition assistance is available after 6 months of employment for those interested in pursuing postsecondary education.'

Duties

- Assist in implementing lesson plans and curriculum development

- Support teachers in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment

- Aid in behavior management and classroom discipline

- Provide one-on-one assistance to students with special education needs

- Help with childcare tasks and ensure student safety

- Collaborate with teachers to support students' learning goals

Qualifications

- Experience working with children in a daycare, private school, or similar setting

- Familiarity with lesson planning and classroom management techniques

- Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents

- Knowledge of behavior management strategies

- Background in special education is a plus Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Monday to Friday,

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