Education Support Professional (1)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $18.00 - $19.75 per / hour

Education Support Professional (1)

Position Status : Non-Exempt

Pay Structure : Salary Range ($18.00-$19.75 per hour)

About 360 Community Services :

At 360 Community Services, our Level III Education Program creates a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for students with special needs, from kindergarten through young adult transition. We partner with school districts, families, and community agencies to empower students to achieve their academic, social, and personal goals. Our innovative staff use creative strategies to foster self-management, leadership, and life skills, ensuring every student experiences individualized success in a fun and tailored learning environment.

General Summary :

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education, the Education Support Professional (I) will work with students with behavioral or developmental disabilities needs by providing education, medical assisted, and behavioral supports in the classroom. At 360 Community Services, staff assume the professional responsibility of providing supervision of students in a safe, supportive and positive classroom climate that develops in each student the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to ensure individualized programs are being followed and process towards IEP goals are met.

The Educational Support Professional (I) is responsible for providing compassionate care and support to students with behavioral and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include assisting individuals with personal hygiene, feeding, administering medications, transporting to / from community outings, and maintaining detailed documentation of all care activities throughout the shift.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities :

• Collaborates with the Special Education team to implement assignments, activities, and modified curricula aligned with IEP goals
• Ensures all students are treated with respect and dignity, recognizing individual needs and encourages independence Additionally, develops a rapport with students and cultivate a safe and supportive relationship
• Follows daily schedules and school procedures, delivering student programming as directed
• Monitors and support student behavior, intervening as needed and working with individuals or small groups (e.g., the duration, the intensity, and the damage, factors that may alleviate or aggravate the behavior)
• Maintains the safety and security of the students through line-of-right supervision
• Implements approved de-escalation and physical intervention techniques when necessary
• Assists students with functional academics (e.g., counting money, reading signs), daily living, and vocational skills
• Assists students with and work to strengthen the many daily living needs including but not limited to nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication, and socialization skills
• Maintains accurate documentation of student progress, activities, behavior plans, and incident reports
• Builds positive relationships with students, staff, and external partners in a professional manner
• Oversees arrivals and departures of students and documents attendance times in the student electronic record
• Transports students to community outings or field trips using a company van or personal vehicle. Ensures the safe loading / unloading and timely delivery of students to their outings / appointments as well as our established policies and procedures. Drives Company vehicle in a safe and courteous manner in compliance with all traffic laws, safety guidelines, current federal, state and local standards and regulations. Ensures all seat belts and wheelchairs are fastened prior to moving vehicle.
• Participates in required professional development and continuing education
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Special Education Director

Qualifications :

Management of stressful situations responsibly and effectively

CPR / First Aid

Minimum age of 20 years

Strong interpersonal skills and passionate about helping those in need

Utilizes approved behavior management techniques including use of de-escalation & physical restraints when de-escalation and / or physical intervention is necessary for crisis management

Both indoors and outdoors with varying temperatures

Why Join 360 Community Services?

Flexible Schedule : MondayFriday, 7 : 30 AM3 : 30 PM

Inexpensive employee-only coverage (health, dental, vision, short / long-term disability)

78 hours / year (first 2 years)

Contact Information :

Alyssa Biskup, Director of Special Education

5720 S 77th St., Ralston, NE 68127

(402) 800-3787