Special Education Aide - District Float

FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS District Float TITLE

Special Education Aide
- Inclusion

School year

A $1,400 stipend is available to any paraprofessional who works in an Autism classroom, multi‑disabilities classroom, or is on a changing team for a student with toileting needs

To assist student(s) with disabilities under the direction of a certified teacher by generally working in an inclusionary or other least restrictive setting for the student; more specifically, to assist the teacher in general daily classroom activities, help student(s) with disabilities, and care for their physical, emotional health and safety while affirming their abilities and striving to promote dignity in all relationships in order to deliver Framingham Public Schools’ high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the opportunitygap among subgroups within the schools.

Associate (or higher) degree, or at least two years of post‑secondary education that is equivalent to at least 48 credit hours from an accredited higher education institution (otherwise must pass the Parapro Test). Additional specialized training in child development, education, or a related field is desirable.

Some experience working with children, especially students with disabilities in the areas of Autism, Developmental Delays, Multiple Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, and Emotional Disabilities.

Framingham Public Schools seeks candidates whose background, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of education. Also, we are interested in candidates who will bring to their professional practice the perspective that comes from a non‑traditional educational background or an understanding of the experiences of those underrepresented in the educational field.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read and comprehend documents such as memos, safety rules, and procedure manuals; to express ideas clearly in written and oral communication; to work as a team member; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community; to embrace a proactive and solution‑focused approach to meeting student needs; to work with students of diverse backgrounds with diverse needs in an equitable and inclusive manner, and to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and School Committee policies.

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

• Assist in the instruction and supervision of students, supporting students academically, socially, and behaviorally in the inclusion, small group, individual, or sub separate setting with direction from the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher, service provider or administrator.
• Support students with special needs by following provisions specified in their Individual Education Program (IEP).
• Assist students with test taking in administering standardized and non‑standardized tests/curriculum based measures and other assessments.
• Provide support that may include physical management such as crisis management or taking action or assisting educators, school crisis team and/or administrators in restraining students who are at risk…