Wediko School Assistant Teacher/Paraprofessional- Bonus Eligible at The Home for Little Wanderers in Concord, New Hampshire

Job Description:

This position is eligible for an up to $3000 sign-on bonus!Relocation stipend is available. We offer paid time off, personal and sick days and 11 paid holidays.

• Located on 450 lakefront acres in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, Wediko School is a residential treatment center offering therapeutic and educational services for middle and high school aged boys experiencing significant social-emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges.


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How You Will Be Making A Difference

• Wediko School Teacher Assistants/Paraprofessionals provide rehabilitative assistance for students who require social and/or behavioral support during the school day.


• Assist Wediko School teachers as they create an environment where standards for classroom behavior are clear and consistent.


• Assist Wediko School teachers to provide consistent routines for managing all parts of students' independent and group work.


• Assist Wediko School teachers to monitor learning progress closely and maintain records of students' performance.


• Establish and model appropriate working relationships with Wediko School students.


• Assist Wediko School teachers and program coordinators to manage student behavior within school and classroom structures.


• Actively engage in supervision and assistant teacher academy.


• Therapeutic Milieu


• Provide a nurturing, safe, and consistent environment for Wediko School students in dorm setting (direct care)


• Lead group transitions or assist in leading group transitions (breakfast, lunch, and after school)


• Provide consistent Wediko School dorm structures in morning wake-up, breakfast, and lunchtime routines


• Be a part of the Wediko School dorm weekend on-call and asleep overnight rotation


• Support


• Provide safe transportation for students


• Support and help members of school and dorm teams

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 48 credits in education or human service field of study


• NH DOE Para II licensure or will assist in process of obtaining license


• Strong communication skills


• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team


• Respond positive


• Satisfactory completion of CPI Training required.


• Preferred driving record that allows for the transportation of students in Wediko vehicles.

What The Home Can Offer You



In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous time off including up to 20 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, 5 sick days, and 2 personal days


• Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire


• Extensive training to new staff


• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year


• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match


• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance


• And more!

Abilities Required



The position requires the ability to walk the rugged terrain of the Wediko NH campus, an active wooded setting; Wediko School Assistant Teachers /Paraprofessionals will be playing sports and participating in indoor recreational activities with students. The ability to bend, hold and lift is also required as indicated by CPI behavioral management techniques.



Valuing Diversity



We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.
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