Special Education Paraprofessional

Athol Middle School is seeking an energetic, caring Special Education Paraprofessional who believes all kids can learn to work under
the supervision of the special education teachers and the building administration to support students in the
classroom setting with learning, behavioral, and social skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions or duties listed below are illustrations of the type of work that is performed and is
not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Other duties may be assigned.
Provides a variety of responsible instructional and behavioral support activities to enhance the
educational environment of students and to meet the educational/training objectives of the program and
the educational team.
Implements the needs of the student's IEP and implements program modifications as directed by
certificated staff. Maintains awareness of the child's disability.
Conducts specific behavioral therapy, reviews data, reports concerns, and provides progress information
and outcomes to certified staff.
Collects data and records notes in designated student program data collection systems.
Oversees students during class, tutoring, mainstreaming, playground, eating activities, emergencies,
preparedness drills, etc.
Uses instructional technology appropriately with students and works with students to facilitate their use of
instructional technology and/or communication needs.
Supervises students in a variety of situations under the direction of certified staff, the collaborative
educational team, and parents, always observing students' behaviors carefully to ensure personal and
group safety.
Assists assigned children in instruction, communication, social activities, integration, recreation,
sports, arts and crafts, personal hygiene, and other designated activities.
Assists and supervises in transferring children to and from buses, special equipment, classrooms, and
events, supervising students during lunch, transition, and recess time, and ensuring student safety at all times.
Assists and supervises in toilet training, toileting, diapering, dressing, cleaning, feeding, and lifting of
children as necessary.
Prepares materials for use in the classroom and therapy.
Assists in maintaining a disciplined, neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment.
Models appropriate behavior for students.