Therapeutic Education Assistant

Job Details

Job Location

Gillis Campus - KANSAS CITY, MO

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$17.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Description

WHO WE ARE :

Cornerstones of Care is a mental and behavioral health nonprofit certified in trauma-informed care that provides evidence-based prevention, intervention, treatment, and support services to help children and families improve their safety and health by making positive changes in their lives. Each year, our team empowers children and families in Kansas, Missouri, and beyond through three key service areas :

• Youth & Family Support - We help youth gain independence through social and living support programs while empowering families with the skills and resources they need to become resilient and successful.
• Foster Care & Adoption - We reunify and unite families while recruiting and providing support to foster parents and youth in foster care.
• Education & Community Trainings - We help students achieve academic success while giving educators the tools to create safe learning environments to improve their students' behaviors and offer innovative learning opportunities to build and improve knowledge in the community.

We are seeking a Paraprofessional to join our Education team. Your role will be responsible for providing classroom management in a small special education classroom using techniques to promote learning. Each classroom has a 1 : 6 student ratio with a certified teacher and para-educator. The twelve-student classroom is structured with the emphasis on improving student behavior to promote learning. You will be required to assist the classroom teacher in performing classroom duties, for example grading, and provide supervision during school hours including breakfast, lunch break, and in teacher's absence. Duties will include implementing activities developed by classroom teachers and providing individual instruction to students. Furthermore, assist the teacher in record keeping and class preparation and adhere to the academic school calendar and schedule.

As a member of the Education team, you will work with other team members and report to our Director of Education.

WHAT YOU WILL DO :

WHAT YOU WILL BRING :

Our ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant experience in an educational setting an / d or with children and families, and the following :

Starting Salary : $17.00 - $21.00 Hourly

CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S BENEFITS :

Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes :

Team members who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for

CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS :

CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S DIVERSITY STATEMENT :

We believe in the creation of inclusive communities where children, families, and team members thrive in an environment characterized by safety, respect, and the freedom to authentically express their unique identities - a place where each individual experiences a profound sense of belonging. To ensure that this vision becomes a reality, we have engaged with our team members, clients, stakeholders, and volunteers to craft a diversity statement that defines our commitment to foster diversity, inclusion, and equality throughout all aspects of our organization.

Questions?

Please contact : Cornerstones of Care, People Experience Department

8150 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64114

Phone : (816) 508-3500 Fax : (816) 508-1757

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Cornerstones of Care is an

Equal Opportunity Employer