BEEP Special Education Paraprofessional Aide Special Programs PK

BEEP Special Education Paraprofessional

The Public Schools of Brookline (PSB) serve eight elementary schools, a nationally accredited preschool program (BEEP) and a nationally recognized high school. A qualified paraprofessional will work closely with an assigned special educator and/or classroom teacher, and will provide direct care and instructional support to students individually and in small groups. In order to thrive in this role, the paraprofessional must be caring, compassionate, and committed to each student's success.

In-District Programs include but are not limited to:
Reaching Independence Through Structured Education (RISE), Adaptive Learning Center (ALC), Therapeutic Learning Center (TLC), LAHB

Experience working with students with Autism Spectrum disabilities required Experience and/or knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis preferred. Knowledge to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards. Willingness to participate and earn certification in Safety Care preferred.

Experience working students with multiple developmental disabilities required. Comfort with hands-on care and support for activities of daily living required. Knowledge to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards. Willingness to participate and earn certification in Safety Care preferred.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of study at an institute of higher education, Associates of Arts (AA) degree, or higher degree preferred.
• Ability to work with students with disabilities required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English required.
• Knowledge of disabilities related to specific program need.
• Completion of first aid and CPR training, with Certificate preferred.
• Certification in non-violent crisis intervention (Safety Care) preferred.
• Ability to problem solve while maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and community.
• Ability to work as a team and maintain composure under potentially stressful conditions.
• Ability to sit, stand, balance, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear required. Willingness to lift, carry, push, pull, and move up to 75 pounds, including students, required.

Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with all school staff.

Perform routine clerical tasks operating a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment.

Model an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude towards students of varied age groups and varied disabilities.

Implement small group and individualized instructional services under the supervision of a classroom teacher and/or special educator.

Provide supervision and support to students in electives and/or activities as determined by the IEP Team.

Assist the special educator and/or classroom teacher in all aspects of classroom instruction.

Provide supervision and support to students throughout the school day including transitions, special subjects (music, art, PE, etc.), lunch, recess, etc.

Provide inclusion support in academic classes as assigned, ensuring that designated students are included in the general education setting.

Maintain appropriate documentation, records, and reports as assigned

Participate in direct supervision of students and assist with activities of daily living, including toileting, feeding, etc.

Attend and participate in paraprofessional trainings and professional development as scheduled.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education, Coordinator, and/or Principal/Head of School.

Comply with all district and school policies and procedures.

Participate in IEP meetings and/or classroom planning meetings as assigned.

Services to students at school, at home, or in the community may be assigned as determined by Team process.

Provide instructional services under the direction of certified teacher and therapists, providing 1:1 instruction as well as preparation for classroom sessions.

When there is opportunity for a student to be included in the regular classroom setting, the paraprofessional will act as inclusion support in that setting to provide for consistency and support of student/s.

Liaison with team members involved in the education/treatment of…