Keys Academy Paraprofessional
Company: HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, INC
Location: Ladysmith
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview: Join Our Impactful Team at Health Connect America!
Before you get started on your journey with Health Connect America
, take some time to learn more about us. At Health Connect America
, all services are guided by a unified, trauma-informed approach.
Across every program, we are committed to providing compassionate,
client-centered care that fosters healing and growth. Our services
are delivered by clinically trained staff, grounded in a
therapeutic mindset and informed by research and evidence-based
practices at every level of care. Health Connect America and its
affiliate brands are leaders in providing mental and behavioral
health services to children, families, and adults across the
nation. We provide our services directly to those in need whether
that be within a person's home, their community, or in one of our
office settings. Health Connect America is honored to be a part of
the communities we serve and the clients we walk alongside as they
embark on a journey to self-improvement and more fulfilling lives.
At Health Connect America , we are dedicated to making meaningful
connections every day through creating quality, affordable
opportunities for individuals and families to achieve their
greatest potential in a safe, positive living environment. Come
make a difference and grow with us! Our Brands Responsibilities:
The KEYS Academy Paraprofessional assists in managing student
behavior in the school setting and during off-site school
activities and provides academic, emotional and behavioral support
to students in the classroom to assist classroom teacher in
maximizing instructional time and minimizing disruptions. The KEYS
Academy Paraprofessional serves students using creativity,
resourcefulness, preparedness, knowledge and skills and supports a
classroom climate centered around the students that promotes
dignity and respect. The KEYS Academy Paraprofessional performs all
duties in a manner that supports a sense of well-being,
availability for learning and safety, dignity and direction for
all. At the direction of the classroom teacher, implements routines
and procedures to promote a safe, organized learning environment
conducive to learning for all students Supports students’ knowledge
of and understanding of boundaries within the classroom
environment. Provides reinforcement for students based upon teacher
direction and students’ individual needs Assists teacher as needed
with planning, preparation, and distribution of classroom materials
Encourages and supports students in engaging in learning activities
within the classroom Implements lessons based on IEP and school
objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
At the direction of the classroom teacher assists in implementing
accommodations and modifications defined in the students’ IEP(s)
Assists students in utilization of APEX, Odyssey, and LEXIA (KEYS
Academy’s on-line learning programs) and assists teacher with other
learning activities Provides individualized and small-group
instruction to reinforce skills that have been taught by the
teacher At the direction of the classroom teacher, supports
students in utilization of visual supports including classroom and
individual visual schedules to promote independence At the
direction of the classroom teacher, provides support to students
during instruction which is based on the students’ needs in the
areas of communication and social skills Provides appropriate
feedback to students related to their classwork Collaborates and
communicates effectively with classroom teacher to promote
inclusion and student success Assists classroom teacher in
developing and maintaining BIKS for all assigned students
Encourages students to utilize the BIK to communicate their sense
of well-being and responds to students with appropriate support
Assists classroom teacher in providing supervision and support to
students during lunch, recreational periods, and other activities
as assigned Assists classroom teacher in providing supervision and
support to students during community involvement activities (field
trips, volunteer opportunities, etc.) As assigned by classroom
teacher or Director, coordinates student lunch program including
distributing menus, coordinating delivery of meals as required,
monitoring students during meals and clean-up of lunch areas /
kitchen areas. As applicable and assigned, provides supervision and
support to students during Summer Program activities
Qualifications: Holds, at a minimum, a High School Diploma or
General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Successful completion of
Paraprofessional examination within one year of hire. Completion of
competency based universal precautions training. Completion of
competency based de-escalation and physical restraint crisis
intervention techniques training. Completion of competency based
training in safe transportation of students. Completion of
competency based medication administration training. Completion of
competency based Confidentiality training. Completion of competency
based Ethics training. Proof of maintaining CPR/First Aid
certification. Completion of APEX, ODYSSEY, and LEXIA training
(on-line learning programs). Be Well with HCA: We recognize the
importance of self-care and work/life balance. We offer flexibility
in scheduling and provide all employees access to our Employee
Assistance Program (EAP), which includes 8 mental health counseling
sessions annually. Full-time HCA employees enjoy paid time off,
paid holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes
medical, dental, vision, and other voluntary insurance products.
Additional benefits include: Access to a Health Navigator Health
Savings Account with company contribution Dependent Daycare
Flexible Spending Account Health Reimbursement Account 401(k)
Retirement Plan Benefits Hub Tickets at Work Join a team where your
contributions truly make a difference in the lives of others. Apply
now to be part of our dynamic and supportive community at Health
Connect America! Employment at Health Connect America and it's
companies is contingent upon meeting the requirements of a
comprehensive background investigation prior to joining our team.
Health Connect America and its companies are an Equal Opportunity
Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age,
disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal,
state, or local law. For more information on Equal Opportunity,
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