Paraprofessional Special Education Itinerant Adult - Rockland Woods Elementary School

Paraprofessional Special Education Itinerant Adult Support

Rockland Woods Elementary School

Grade 6 Step 1 with a starting hourly rate of $19.26. Potential future earnings on the ESP Salary Scale are $19.26 – $34.84. Additional steps are considered for PreK‑12 teaching experience under state‑issued professional licensure. The position qualifies for a program differential of 10% of the step one grade value in addition to the hourly rate.

7 Hours/day, 10‑Month Work Year

Reports to BCBA Coordinator.

Position Type:
Paraprofessional / Paraprofessional Special Education Itinerant Adult Support.

Date Posted: 7/7/2026.

Location:

Rockland Woods Elementary School.

Closing Date: 07/15/2026.

To build student independence and provide additional adult support to a student as outlined in their individualized education program (IEP). The position is assigned to the Center for Education Services with student/school specific assignments determined by a BCBA Coordinator. The role may involve changing physical locations during the school year to meet individual student needs.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Highly Qualified status (A.A. Degree, 48 credit hours, or successful passing of the Paraprofessional Praxis Test).
• Active certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) and any other methodology/technique required for students.
• Two (2) years of experience working with children or a combination of education and experience totaling two years.
• Ability to lift 30‑50 pounds in specified situations.
• Ability to document data as outlined in a student's Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and submit a daily report of student interventions.
• Flexibility to adjust work hours to accommodate a change in school location assignment during the school year.
• Competency with fundamental reading, writing, arithmetic, and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work harmoniously with staff, students, and community.
• Regular and predictable attendance (essential function).
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Specialized training in childcare, trauma‑informed care, and/or behavior management.
• AA degree in child development or related field.
• Experience with multiple computer software programs and platforms.

• Work with individual students and small groups to reinforce/model academic, behavioral, and social skills introduced by the teacher(s).
• Observe, recognize, and document behaviors to support data collection for individualized behavior plans.
• Document and submit progress monitoring data and required reports.
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing skills and instruction.
• Operate and assist with classroom equipment.
• Supervise and manage assigned students during instructional and non‑instructional activities.
• Respond to behavior crises, including verbal de‑escalation and, if necessary, physical restraint or seclusion in emergency situations.
• Assist with personal care and physical management of students as needed and appropriate.
• Follow through on individual programs designed by the teacher.
• Participate in team planning functions and attend supervision/training sessions as assigned.
• Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

The environment includes periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and other office equipment, moving throughout the building and grounds for extended periods, using sensory skills for communication and interaction, maintaining emotional control under stress, moving/raising/lowering/carrying objects up to 20 lbs on an irregular basis, bending, crouching, stooping, reaching, and climbing, and exposure to loud noises, interactions, and traffic flow in a highly populated office environment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.