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This is a full time position Monday through Friday, with weekends off.

Make a Difference Every Day – Join Hillcrest Educational Centers as a Paraprofessional

Are you passionate about helping children grow, learn, and thrive? At Hillcrest Educational Foundation, we’re looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team as Paraprofessionals. This is more than just a job—it’s a calling to change lives.

Hillcrest is a private not-for-profit agency providing comprehensive clinical, psychological, and special education services to children and adolescents across Berkshire County and the Northeast. Our students face complex challenges, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, psychiatric and behavioral disorders, and developmental delays. As a Paraprofessional, you’ll be a vital part of a multidisciplinary team that supports these young people on their path to success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist teachers in delivering individualized and group instruction across subjects such as reading, writing, math, spelling, and art.
• Work closely with students to ensure their understanding and progress.
• Lead and supervise activities that engage children in learning.
• Foster a supportive, inclusive, and motivating learning environment.
• Collaborate with the teacher to monitor student progress and provide feedback.

Why Join Us?

• Career Growth: This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in education and potentially take the first step toward a fulfilling role in the Department of Education.
• Great Opportunities: As a Paraprofessional, you’ll have access to a variety of career development options, with room to grow within the educational field.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We support your educational goals! Our Tuition Reimbursement Program helps you advance your education, ensuring you have the resources you need to succeed.
• Meaningful Impact: Play a key role in shaping the future of young learners, fostering a positive, inclusive, and enriching educational experience.

YOUR COMPENSATION: $21.00/hr to start with no experience or higher education

• Starting Salary: $21.00/hr (earn more with experience and degree)
• Raise when passing the Para Pro Assessment: $1040
• Career Ladder Raise to Step 2 as early as 6 months: $1040
• Continue with your Career Ladder to Step 3 and 4: $1560 for each step
• Raise when obtaining your Registered Behavior Technician credential in-house with us: $3120
• Referral Bonus: $1500 for every full-time referral who gets hired
• 40% OFF Gym membership at Bousquet Sport for our full-time employees

High School Diploma or equivalent accepted with relevant experience. A Bachelor's Degree preferred.

BENEFITS BEYOND THE ORDINARY

• CHILD CARE REIMBURSEMENT paid quarterly to you
• TUITION ASSISTANCE REIMBURSEMENT of up to $425 a credit hour. Whoa! That's up to $1275 per three hour course
• STUDENT LOAN PAY DOWN PROGRAM to reduce your college loan debt
• EMPLOYER PAID LIFE INSURANCE
• HEALTH INSURANCE through Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA
• WELLNESS PROGRAM CREDIT of $500 for individuals plans and $1000 for family plans to reduce your health insurance costs
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM to support you through stressful times in life
• Hillcrest has it's own dental office where you can make payment through payroll deduction if needed
• 403B RETIREMENT PLAN to help you save for your financial future

WE PROVIDE TRAINING TO PREPARE YOU FOR YOUR NEW ROLE

• Two weeks of orientation provided to prepare you to begin your new role
• Learn about the mission and culture of our organization
• Listen to program leaders and staff as they share their experiences
• Hear from a student panel about their challenges and successes
• Get certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
• Get certified in 1st Aid and CPR
• Spend a day doing a guided observation

'HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL CENTERS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER'