Pay: $19 / hr

Will be called daily to confirm sites to report to (could be the night before or morning of). For daily call offs.

Assists teachers and staff in providing cognitive instructional, therapeutic, and/or medical support to students with severe and physical disabilities including students with multiple handicaps, emotional disturbance, and severe orthopedic, visual, or hearing impairments.

Distinguishing Career Features:

• The Paraprofessional is the third level in a career path for instructional support to teachers, specialists, and therapists. Paraprofessionals are typically assigned to areas such as, but not limited to, special day class where students are severely handicapped and where therapeutic, and/or medical assistance training is required. Advancement potential exists from this position to specialized positions requiring additional training or assignment to specific environments such as those for incarcerated or probationary youth.

Education and Experience:

• The position requires a high school diploma and the ability to pass a rigorous assessment examination demonstrating knowledge and ability to assist with instructing children/students in reading, writing, and mathematics.

• Site vary from within Santa Maria or Lompoc depending where candidate lives

• SBCEO's on call sub coordinator will reach out with assignment details the morning of or night before

• Must have reliable transportation

• Must be okay with toileting!

  Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

  *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

  About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.