Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

Here are a few things you should know:
  • This site is mobile friendly. You do not need a log-in or password to access information.
  • Jobs on this site are original and unduplicated and come from three sources: the Federal government, state workforce agency job banks, and corporate career websites. All jobs are vetted to ensure there are no scams, training schemes, or phishing.
  • The site is refreshed daily to remove out-of-date content.
  • The newest jobs are listed first, so use the search features to match your interests. You can look for jobs in a specific geographical location, by title or keyword, or you can use the military crosswalk. You may want to do something different from your military career, but you undoubtedly have skills from that occupation that match to a civilian job.

Job Information

YAI Paraprofessional in Manhattan, New York

If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. (http://wd5.myworkday.com/wday/authgwy/yai/login.htmld?)

Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

  • Supports assigned student as they work to achieve the goals set by the student’s teacher and related services team.

  • Assists in the implementation of student’s individualized IEP at the discretion and direction of supervisors, teacher(s)/instructor(s) and administrators and supports behavior plan as directed by behavior department.

  • Provides support for student inside and outside of the classroom to enable the student to fully participate in school activities.

  • Provides support for the student in daily therapy and/or related service sessions.

  • Supports the student throughout academic instruction/assignments under the supervision of the student’s teacher.

  • Assists therapists with related service sessions, transferring and/or positioning the student throughout the day.

  • Assists the student with self-care (including using the restroom, basic hygiene, feeding, etc.).

  • Follows all appropriate policies and procedures relating to the care and safety of assigned student and the student’s management needs.

  • Ensures that the student and their supplies are kept neat and clean throughout the day.

  • Ensures that the student is fed appropriately throughout the day, and more broadly, maintains student’s safety at all times.

  • Performs all other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

All paraprofessionals must meet the following qualification requirements:

  • High school Diploma/GED or equivalent; and

  • Must be well organized with superior attention to detail and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

  • Ability to work with a great degree of independence and focus

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs

Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)

  • For all Paraprofessionals:

  • Associate’s Degree or coursework in education preferred

  • One to three years of relevant healthcare, childcare and/or other school-based experience

  • First Aid CPR AED

Compensation: $16.50 hourly

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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