Paraprofessional

This is a permanent, full-time, non-exempt (hourly) position; working from Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm; no weekends; flexible to meet department needs.

Do you believe that every child deserves a healthy, happy, nurturing environment in which to grow? Are you an individual who desires to dedicate your career to enriching the lives of children and families? If so, we look forward to you joining Residing Hope where you can make a positive difference to children and families in need.

At Residing Hope, we believe that children and families should be empowered to experience the transforming love of Christ through evidence-based care and holistic services. This is reflected in our work as we care for children in crisis, including those abused, abandoned or neglected.

We give love, hope, and a place to live to more than 500 children through group homes, foster care, an independent living program, and specialized therapy.

• Competitive insurance plans, including health, dental, vision, life insurances, and more
• Work life balance, including flexible scheduling, generous paid time off plans and ten paid holidays per year
• Retirement benefits with up to a 5% contribution match
• Educational tuition reimbursement and certification incentives
• Incredible training opportunities
• Discounted tuition rates to our onsite Montessori school

• High school diploma required; Associate of Arts degree preferred
• Fluent in English and Spanish in both written and oral forms required
• At least one year of prior experience working with children required
• Prior experience working in an educational setting preferred
• Prior experience working with students enrolled in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program preferred
• Prior experience working with at risk youth preferred
• Valid Florida Driver’s License
• Proof of the ORR Currently Required Immunizations, which are subject to change per ORR guidance:
  • 2 doses- Varicella
  • 2 doses- MMR
  • 1 dose- Tdap
  • 1 dose- Influenza

• →Provide supplemental support to the Teacher of daily instruction to meet the education needs of the students.
• →Support the Teacher and students by following designated classroom management techniques.
• →Provide line of sight and sound supervision for students in the classroom and during designated activities that may occur outside of the classroom including: lunch time, physical education/outside activities, on-campus activities and field trips ensuring that mandated staff to youth ratios are maintained at all times.
• →Keep records and prepare reports as requested.
• →Maintain classroom schedule and instruction in absence of the teacher.
• →Conduct pre- and post- educational assessments.
• →Grade student assignments.
• →Plan and implement physical education activities.
• →Assist with meal preparation, meal distribution, and cleaning up from meals.
• →Maintain the order, safety, and cleanliness of the facility, including light housekeeping chores which include but is not limited to: sweep/mop/vacuum floors, dusting, wipe down surface areas, window cleaning, and collecting and taking out trash.
• →Demonstrates safety in wearing appropriate PPE when working with youth who are under a quarantine setting, this includes youth waiting for test-results or those deemed positive of an infectious disease, including but not limited to Covid-19.
• →Participate in Interdisciplinary Meetings, staff/teacher meetings, Planning Conferences, in-service training programs, Staff Meetings as requested.
• →Demonstrate knowledge of and familiarity with both FUMCH and Office of Refugee Resettlement Policy and Procedures relating to the care and supervision of Unaccompanied Children. This includes knowledge of legal background and authority governing the practice as related to working with Unaccompanied Children.
• →Other duties as assigned by supervisor, with approval from BCC/ORR.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

House Bill 531 (2025) Requires that we provide the following link that we screen all applicants through the Clearinghouse https://info.flclearinghouse.com

As part of our commitment to safety and child protection, Residing Hope requires all candidates for positions with access to children and teens to complete the Diana Screen®. The Diana Screen is a scientifically validated online sexual risk screen designed to help identify individuals who may not recognize appropriate sexual boundaries between adults and children. It is not a test of intelligence, but a tool to measure attitudes and potential risk.