ESY - Kilmer Center Paraprofessional

Summary

Supports an Extended School Year program; works with students aged 5-22 with intellectual disability, cognitive impairment, hearing or visual disabilities, and/or autism, some of which exhibit significantly challenging behaviors; supports instruction based on individual student needs in curriculum, communication, life, and social skills; assists with classroom and behavior management; implements individual student reinforcement systems; assists with routine care, including personal hygiene, feeding, and toileting;

performs certain medical procedures or gives medication under supervision and with appropriate training; and aids medically fragile students and those physically impaired, which may involve transferring to and from wheelchairs to floor, table, or therapy devices.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) certificate, with completion of the Best Practices for Teaching Students with Autism Modules 1-8 or ABA Fundamentals, required. Two (2) years of college education with some experience working with Special Education students, preferred. Due to the unique nature of student needs in this program, preference is given to current Kilmer or Key Center staff.

Knowledge of health, safety, and first-aid methods; ability to provide appropriate care to students with disabilities; ability to maintain confidentiality; strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with students of diverse backgrounds and varied skill levels in a collaborative learning environment.