$2,000 Sign-On Bonus

$20.00-21.00 per hour

Crotched Mountain School & Village, a program of Seven Hills New Hampshire, is looking for a year-round Paraeducator to join our outstanding team of professionals dedicated to enhancing the lives of our students.

Embark on a remarkable journey with us as we revitalize the beloved Crotched Mountain School and expand essential services to more children on the autism spectrum!

About Crotched Mountain School:

Crotched Mountain School (CMS), a program of Seven Hills New Hampshire, hosts innovative special education, recreation, arts, music, and vocational programming for students, aged 5-21, who are on the autism spectrum, and/or have disabilities and other challenges that are better supported in an alternative, least-restrictive environment to their local public school system. Students have the option to live year-round in the appointed residences on the sprawling campus located in Greenfield, New Hampshire. Situated on thousands of acres of preserved habitat, CMS offers a therapeutic environment in which students are encouraged to explore and thrive.

Crotched Mountain School & Village offers exceptional benefits for full-time employees:

• Health Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution!
• Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure!
• Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution!
• Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!
• Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework!
• Home Mortgage Initiative: Favorable down payment (3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!
• Generous Accrued Paid Vacation: 3 weeks in your first year!
• Vacation Cash-Out Option
• 3 Paid Personal Days
• 11 Paid Holidays 
• Accrued Paid Sick Time

Essential Functions:

• Ensure a safe and consistent environment for students
• Enhance instructional strategies with specialized skills
• Support the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and behavior plans on a 1:1 ratio
• Assist educators in devising strategies to reinforce skills and positive behaviors
• Participate in planned activities with students, both on and off campus
• Performing personal care such as toileting, showering, dressing, feeding, etc.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Accompany and assist children throughout daily activities
• Monitor and collect data on student progress
• Support students across various school and residential settings
• Participate in training and meetings

Qualifications

• Must be 21 or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelors/Associates Degree in a related field preferred but not required
• Experience with individuals with disabilities (preferred)
• Physical requirements include (but are not limited to) standing, stooping, crouching, kneeling, lifting up to 50lbs.
• Must meet CCLU regulation requirements (will be discussed during intro call)

Hours:

Monday - Friday; 7:00am to 3:00pm

(If you are looking for evening, overnight, or weekend hours, we have residential counselor roles available with 4 day work weeks)

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our mission to support and empower children and their families!