Teacher - Paraprofessional
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Job Description
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best children's hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
- Second Among All Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025) , America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2024)
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
- Consistently certified as great place to work
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Department/Unit: Developmental Disabilities and Behavioral Pediatrics (The Kelly O’Leary Center for ASD)
Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM, school year schedule (Mid August through end of May)
Hours/FTE: 35-40hrs/Week 1.0 FTE
Expected Starting Salary Range: $16.50 - $18.00
Teacher Benefits
· Opportunities for advancement including pay increases
· Retirement plans
· Up to 25 PTO days per year
· Medical coverage starting the first day of employment
SCOPE: Paraprofessional position in a classroom setting for students with autism.
REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interaction
Collaborate with team to plan, implement and communicate age-appropriate activities which facilitate the social, emotional, physical and mental development of assigned children. Provide responsive, developmentally appropriate and non-judgmental care for guiding children's behavior. Maintains and demonstrates high-level knowledge of child development and evidence-based practice. Works directly with students who may display significant problem behavior, including aggression, self-injury, property destruction, disruptive behavior, elopement, and pica. Under the supervision of the classroom teacher, implements evidence-based intervention plans to reduce problem behavior and build replacement skills.
Communication
Work with team to complete clear documentation and written reports that facilitate communication with parents, co-workers and regulatory agents including daily reports and data for intervention plans. Use a variety of communication strategies to support constructive relationships by being accessible, approachable, and engaged. Provide non-judgmental support for students and parents.
Assessment
In collaboration with classroom teacher, complete all documentation necessary for each student, including data related to educational and behavioral treatment. Collaborate and communicate assessment information with the classroom team. Link assessment information with success-oriented growth opportunities in all developmental domains.
Improvement
Participate in improving organizational performance through recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures, collecting data and providing input to team discussions. Partner with multi-disciplinary team including psychologist, education speech-language pathology, occupational therapy to provide child-centered care.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent
1+ year of work experience in a related job discipline
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification in first aid, recognizing child abuse & recognition of common childhood diseases
- Experience working with students with autism and/or developmental disabilities
- Must be able to lift and physically intervene with a school age child and assist in self-care/hygiene
- Must successfully complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training
Market Leading Benefits Including*:
Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.
Competitive retirement plans
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
Referral bonus program for current staff!
Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
Physical and mental health wellness programs
Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type
Primary Location
Burnet Campus
Schedule
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Department
DDBP - Psychology
Employee Status
Regular
FTE
1
Weekly Hours
40
*Expected Starting Pay Range
*Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status
$16.25 - $19.30
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
