Job Description:
WHO WE ARE:
Cornerstones of Care is a mental and behavioral health nonprofit certified in trauma-informed care that provides evidence-based prevention, intervention, treatment, and support services to help children and families improve their safety and health by making positive changes in their lives. Each year, our team empowers children and families in Kansas, Missouri, and beyond through three key service areas: Youth & Family Support, Foster Care & Adoption, Education & Community Trainings.

We are seeking a Paraprofessional to join our Education team.  Your role will be responsible for providing classroom management in a small special education classroom using techniques to promote learning. Each classroom has a 1:6 student ratio with a certified teacher and para-educator. The twelve-student classroom is structured with the emphasis on improving student behavior to promote learning. You will be required to assist the classroom teacher in performing classroom duties, for example grading, and provide supervision during school hours including breakfast, lunch break, and in teacher’s absence. Duties will include implementing activities developed by classroom teachers and providing individual instruction to students. Furthermore, assist the teacher in record keeping and class preparation and adhere to the academic school calendar and schedule.  As a member of the Education team, you will work with other team members and report to our Director of Education.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Assist the classroom teacher in performing classroom duties, for example grading.
• Provide supervision during school hours including breakfast, lunch break, and in the teacher’s absence.
• Implement activities developed by classroom teachers.
• Provide individual instruction to students.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
Our ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant experience in an educational setting an/d or with children and families, and the following:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.  Associate’s degree is preferred
• At least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical and drug screening
• A valid driver’s license, proof of current vehicle insurance and reliable transportation

Starting Salary: $17.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:

• 9 Paid Holidays, flexible Paid Time Off, and Paid Sick Leave
• Team members who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for
  • Health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
  • Cafeteria plans (Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts)
  • Ancillary insurance benefits (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term disability insurance, voluntary life)
  • Cornerstones of Care provides long-term disability insurance and basic term life/AD&D insurance at no cost to the team member
• Retirement savings plan (401K) with employer match
• Pet Insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

CORNERSTONES OF CARE’S DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
We believe in the creation of inclusive communities where children, families, and team members thrive in an environment characterized by safety, respect, and the freedom to authentically express their unique identities – a place where each individual experiences a profound sense of belonging. To ensure that this vision becomes a reality, we have engaged with our team members, clients, stakeholders, and volunteers to craft a diversity statement that defines our commitment to foster diversity, inclusion, and equality throughout all aspects of our organization.

• We partner for safe and healthy communities.
• We cultivate a culture in which children, families, team members, volunteers, donors, and community partners feel welcomed, safe, respected, empowered, and celebrated.
• We value diversity of race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, geographical location, pregnancy, disability, neurodiversity, socio-economic, and military status.
• We stand for anti-racism, equity, and inclusivity.
• We insist and affirm that discrimination and violence have no place in safe and healthy communities, including in our organization.
• We strive toward a more welcoming, inclusive, diverse, and equitable organization through our policies, partnerships, and practices.