Paraprofessional - Special Ed (environment)

Get to know us:

For over 100 years, Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services (VDM) has taken great pride in providing exceptional programs and services for children and families throughout LA County. VDM envisions a community where all children and families are equipped and prepared to live productive, fulfilling lives. We serve the most vulnerable in Los Angeles, many of whom have faced multi-generational inequities. Vista Del Mar is guided by core values of empowerment, equity, and excellence.

Culture:

At Vista Del Mar, our success is empowered by our staff, families, residents, and clients. We believe in the inclusion and liberation of marginalized communities, standing in unity for justice and recognizing long-standing systemic oppression. We acknowledge we are part of an unjust system and strongly advocate to change oppressive systems and the unconscious bias that affect staff, clients, and families in all communities. Vista is committed to developing a culture of healing, community care, and creating a sense of belonging. Our actions will be louder than our words.

Folks who are Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQ+, of a marginalized gender, disabled, parents, are/have been system-impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression, and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply.

Mission:

Vista Del Mar provides a trauma-responsive continuum of services to empower children, youth, and families in Southern California to lead fulfilling lives.

Overall Function: To provide 1:1 behavioral support to an assigned student in and out of the classroom in accordance with their IEP

Essential Job Duties (other duties may be assigned): 
1. Providing 1:1 support to student in classroom and group implementing behavior intervention/support plan; 
2. Collect data as it relates to the IEP (Individualized Education Programs) and behavior intervention/support plan under the guidance of the behavior intervention development specialist, on an assigned device. 
3. Provides intervention for students in crisis, utilizing Crisis Prevention and Intervention methods (onsite and offsite per contract); 
4. Support the special education teachers with the implementation of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for a specific student. 
5. Remains within physical proximity of students. 
6. May be required to provide daily transportation when needed. 
7. Maintains physical visibility (in and out of the classroom) so that students are aware of staff's presence. 
8. Provides consistent supervision, protection, and care of the children, including all structured and unstructured times. 
9. Maintains and ensures that all equipment and supplies are available for use in the rooms set up for de-escalation, sensory and quiet times, while providing a neutral, non-reinforcing environment. 
10. Works collaboratively with supervisor, staff, clients, and guests to give the best care, welfare, safety, and security for all. 
11. Assist students with adaptive living skills, as needed, including dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene. 
12. Is required to complete all paperwork in a timely manner, including incident reports, anecdotal records, and behavioral charting where required, and enters Time-Outs into the PBIS Program, and the agency's online TIER system for Incident Reports 
13. Is required to use the agency's electronic email and payroll systems. 
14. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with the children via role modeling and coping strategies. 

Schedule is as follows:

What You Bring to Vista Del Mar?

• Education & Experience:
• Required: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma.
• Required: Associates degree or 2 years of college credit (48 credits), or passage of the CBEST or other equivalent test showing proficiency in reading, math, and writing.
• Required: completion of the 40-hour ABA/RBT Virtual Training course
• Required: completion of the Functional Behavior Assessment training course
• 2-4 years of experience working with students under the following eligibilities: emotional disturbance, autism spectrum disorder, and/or other developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Experience working with children of varied ages highly desired.
• Some classroom experience preferred.
• Ability to hear and verbally communicate with others.
• Ability to interrupt physical altercations among students.
• Valid driver's license.
• Age-specific Requirements: Knowledge of the emotional and physical development of children 3-22 years of age.

Vista Del Mar’s Credentials:

Our nationally recognized clinical programs have been awarded a Gold Seal by the Joint Commission, the highest level of accreditation possible. In addition, our educational facilities are fully accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and our graduate degree program is recognized worldwide for its high quality of instructions.

Equal Employment Statement

Vista Del Mar is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Therefore, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Vista Del Mar will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as part of this commitment.