KVC Academy - Day Treatment
Pay: $18.00-$21.65 per hour (Based on education and years of experience)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day Shift
Location: Cuba, MO

What We Offer:

Part-time or Full-time opportunities
Direct path to promotion, comprehensive training, and professional development opportunities.
We provide a supportive and collaborative work environment focused on student success, along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Job Summary

Assist special education teachers in providing individualized instruction and support to students with special needs.
Help create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
Support students with their daily activities and educational tasks.
Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other staff to implement individualized education plans (IEPs).
Participate in classroom management and behavior intervention strategies.
Monitor and document student progress and performance.

Education:

60 college credit hours
OR passed the ParaPro Assessment through Pearson or ETS
OR completed the 20HR substitute certificate course through DESE

Qualifications:

Passion for working with children.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Dedication to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Benefits:

Professional Development
Paid time off
Paid Parental Leave
Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
403b with company match
Public student loan forgiveness
Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000.00
Employee assistance program
Wellness benefits like health screenings, & mental health support

Why KVC?

KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).

At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with an 83 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.

If you are a compassionate and caring individual who is looking for a rewarding career in the mental health/social services field, then we encourage you to apply.

To learn more about this position or to apply, please visit our website at www.kvc.org/jobs.

We hope you will consider joining our team!

At KVC Health Systems, our 2,800 caring team members work every day to strengthen families, prevent child abuse and neglect, and help both children and adults achieve mental wellness. We all need connection! And at KVC, our employees are our greatest asset and strength, helping the people we serve experience the power of connection to themselves, their family and friends, and to professionals who can help them thrive. We're working toward a bold vision: a world in which every person is SAFE and CONNECTED to a strong family and a healthy community. No more child abuse and neglect. No more untreated mental illness or addiction. Parents no longer pass down the cycles of violence, substance use or trauma that they experienced as children. Instead, families have the skills and supportive connections they need to thrive. Every individual has unlimited possibilities and can reach their full potential. This is why the KVC team comes to work every day, providing family strengthening services, mental and behavioral healthcare, foster care, adoption and inpatient children’s mental health treatment. People are facing serious challenges, and community needs are greater than ever. Will you join us? Since 1970, KVC has grown from a single home for at-risk children to a national organization serving over 80,000 children and families each year in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Kentucky and West Virginia. KVC also provides training and consultation around the world. We're a family of private, nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations committed to enriching and enhancing the lives of children and families. Learn more at www.kvc.org.

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