Paraprofessional Instructional Assistant

Have you ever considered how fun it would be to work with students with special needs AND animals at the same time? We have the job for you! Opportunity Acres is truly the land of OPPORTUNITY…. For you and your career and for our clients. No experience with working in a classroom for students with special needs? This is your chance to make a career change then, we will teach you!! Opportunity Acres is a 56 acre working ranch that is also home to Independent Trails, a non-public middle school and high school for students with autism. We maintain a small class size and a high staff to student ratio. Opportunity Acres is looking for hardworking, honest, enthusiastic, reliable, energetic, and responsible individuals to work, recreate, and go on community outings with students diagnosed with developmental disabilities in a private school environment. We want to invest in quality people to join our team! We provide specialized training so you can make this a career that has opportunity for future advancement. Paraprofessional positions are available during the typical school day Monday through Friday. 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Locations: Shingle Springs Status: PT (30 hours per week) and FT if you participate in transportation routes. Benefit Options: Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave (PSL), Paid Holidays, Training, Mentoring, 401k Retirement, and Health Benefits after 6 months if hours average 30+ hours per week. Education and/or Experience: Education equivalent to a High School Diploma. Physical Demands: Ability to run, stand, sit stoop, crawl, kneel, reach, push, and lift up to 50 pounds; normal visual, vocal & hearing acuity; use of a computer; ability to travel via automobile. Background Checks and/or Licensing: Must be at least 18 years old; criminal background check; reference checks; provide immunization records including a negative TB test; and education verification. Other Requirements: Must have reliable means of transportation, availability to work a minimum of 30-40 hours per week; and have access to a computer with knowledge of internet, e-mail and Microsoft Office applications. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: From $19.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: Monday to Friday Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) Work Location: In person