Who We Are: BrightBee is an innovative staffing partner that facilitates finding great people to support students and staff in local schools and non-profits. We work with K–12 schools and believe that every team member matters—no matter where they started. Our goal is to help schools succeed and give workers the tools and support they need to grow in their careers.

How BrightBee Works: You’ll be an essential part of our dynamic workforce as an independent contractor, ready to respond and commute to on-site work opportunities at nearby K-12 schools and nonprofits via the BrightBee app. You’ll be able to pick which work assignments match your experience, preferences, and schedule and will never have to take on an assignment that you don’t feel is a fit for you.

The Opportunity: BrightBee is looking to hire paraprofessionals to support our partners in the East Cleveland area. This is an opportunity to support the growth and development of students in your community!

Essential Functions Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Instructional Support - execute individualized education programs as assigned by the teacher

• Behavioral Support - utilize behavior management strategies, with an emphasis in positive reinforcement

• Supervision - assist in monitoring student(s) during non-instructional times including breaks, lunch, recess and enrichments (PE, art, before/after school)

• Communication - cooperate with necessary documentation processes, school support specialists, and other processes regarding the student(s) progress

Who You Are:

• Related work experience with special needs children or adults, required.
• Some prior experience working with K-12 students in educational settings, required.
• Must meet the following qualification criteria:
  • Education
    • Associate's Degree;
    • 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours of college credit;
    • Taken and passed the Paraprofessional Assessment.
  • Permit
    • You must also have or be willing to obtain an educational aide permit as part of the qualification process. There is an upfront cost of $28.50 however you are awarded $50 after your 5th assignment to cover that.
• Additional coursework, certifications, or degrees in education, child development, or related fields, preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Dependability & punctuality are vital for fulfilling on-demand job opportunities efficiently.

• An individual with a genuine enthusiasm for working with children and youth along with alignment to our mission of supporting workers, students, and schools while promoting academic success.

Please note, assignments may require the ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods of time

BrightBee provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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