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Paraprofessional - RA - International Institute for the Brain

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The Paraprofessional - Research Assistant, will be working within a Muti-disciplinary Team to assist his or her assigned student in all aspects of the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) throughout each day. The student population is primarily non-verbal and non-ambulatory (in a wheelchair), and as such, this position plays an important part of the student’s day by supporting the student throughout academic and therapy sessions, ensuring the student is repositioned and transferred safely throughout the day, and assisting the student with all aspects of self-care. In addition, it is critical to be part of the research efforts surrounding his or her assigned student. Successful attributes include a background in neuroscience, psychology, social work, nursing, or pre-medicine, a strong strategic focus, individual leadership in an environment that promotes innovation and continuous improvement, effective communication with key constituents and stakeholders, and accountability for results.


Responsibilities

  • Works under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Special Education and Associate Paraprofessional Special Education Director.
  • Working closely with and under the supervision of their student’s Multi-disciplinary Team (special education teacher, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech-language therapist, nursing, and medical staff, and/or vision education, hearing educa
  • Working to support their student inside and outside the classroom in order to enable the student to fully participate in activities, as well as provide support in daily academic and related service sessions.
  • Attend to the students emotional, physical, and personal needs. This includes toileting, feeding, transferring, and supporting with student equipment, etc.,
  • Assist student during Aquatic Therapy. You are expected to get into the water with your student – be comfortable entering and standing in 3 feet of water.
  • Working with the student’s Multi-disciplinary Team to collect and analyze data for the student toward their IEP goals and benchmarks as well as other health related data analysis.
  • Participate in group meetings and internal seminars.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Multi-disciplinary Team.
  • Motivation to learn new skills and knowledge.
  • Possess sound judgment with a collaborative style that fosters teamwork and cooperation from the immediate team to the broader institute.
  • Assist in the organization and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
  • Required to check and answer emails in a timely manner.
  • Assist in providing instructional activities during the student’s free time with the guidance of the classroom teacher/teacher’s assistant. Actively participating in progress monitoring data collection under the supervision of the teacher.
  • Assist students during doctor office visits, field trips, and telehealth services.
  • Helps prepare and organize instructional materials
  • Must be able to lift (at least 50lbs.), transfer, and support students during their related service sessions.

Research Innovation Duties

  • Prepare and submit wellness reports, which include 2 body checks, 2 wheelchair checks, and an overview of the student’s wellness (daily).
  • Collaborate with the nurse to submit seizure-like event reports with media (promptly submitted, as applicable to the student).
  • Grand Rounds to include preparing slides according to provided format, attending GR training meetings (ongoing), attend practice session (as scheduled), giving formal GR presentation (quarterly), and being confident in describing & scoring assessments (se
  • Participation in regular iBRAIN Research meetings on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and others (as scheduled).
  • RA/Para will fully understand their student's IEP & have a heightened ability to formulate in-depth student-specific research questions.
  • Complete iBRAIN Research Integrity annual training.
  • Completes designated CITI training modules for the protection of human subjects.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, psychology, social work, nursing, pre-medicine, or related field is required.
  • Must be able to pass ALL of the FREE eLearning Short Courses in Clinical Research from The Global Health Training Centre website
  • Must have excellent communication skills.
  • Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds independently.
  • Must be detail-oriented, focused, highly motivated, and able to work as part of a team.
  • Intrapersonal skills: Possesses a strong ability to interact with tact and diplomacy. Maintaining appropriate and timely responsiveness in all interactions whether under pressures, deadlines, or changes in priorities is a key asset.
  • Candidate must have ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Importantly, must have a passion for iBRAIN’s mission and a commitment to exceptional quality.
  • Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
  • MUST HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
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  • Experience
    Not required
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Schedule
    Monday - Friday 8.30am to 5pm
  • Salary
    $40,000 – $50,000 yearly
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

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At iBRAIN, our mission is to research, develop, and implement specialized education and related services individually tailored to students with brain injuries and brain-based disorders.

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