Paraeducator II​/Specialized Programs

Hours

Monday through Friday, 6.5 hours per day plus a half hour unpaid lunch

$29.23-$35.80/hour per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee and the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional Secretaries and Assistants Association located on the DY website.

Supports students, which may include, but are not limited to, students with low-incidence disabilities, autism, social-emotional needs, and behavioral concerns. Support may occur in an early education setting, inclusion setting, substantially separate classroom or home. This may be 1:1 or in a small group. Work schedule as assigned by the building principal. Assignments are not binding and may be adjusted by administration at any time based on district needs.

The employee is with the District, not necessarily one specific school or program.

• Provides direct instructional support to students with disabilities in the classroom or in a separate setting.
• Implements and/or adapts modifications and accommodations to the environment or curricular materials as directed by the special education teacher/liaison, classroom teacher or related services provider.
• Collects data regarding students' goals and/or objectives, behavior plans, and program books as directed by licensed staff.
• Supports the behavioral/social‑emotional needs of children by utilizing pro‑active, pro‑social problem‑solving skills.
• Supports special education students by providing assistance with equipment (i.e., assistive technology).
• Assists with the supervision of students during play and lunch periods.
• Fosters student independence while supporting individual needs.
• Responsible for carrying out tasks that allow students to meet their IEP goals and appropriately function in the educational setting. Tasks may include assisting with behavior, medical, social, academic or self‑help interventions.
• Assists in the lifting of students into medical equipment, such as standers or other adaptive equipment as needed or as required in IEP.
• Maintains proper confidentiality of student records.
• Sets a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.
• Supports students with toileting and/or other daily living skills (i.e., feeding, cleaning, etc.).
• Conducts physical restraint when the criteria have been met to ensure the safety of the student, in accordance with state regulation, district policy and restraint protocol.
• Wears protective clothing or equipment as required by the District.
• Implements behavior programs and/or program books developed by licensed staff including but not limited to special education teachers, BCBA’s, special education administrators.
• Follows behavior intervention plans to reduce challenging behaviors and promote positive behaviors.

Must be highly qualified. Associate’s degree, 2 years of college or passing score on the Para Pro test. Knowledge of child development (intellectual, social/emotional, and physical) and 12 months of experience working with students with special needs is desirable.

• Discrete Trial Training and Naturalistic ABA
• Self‑Regulation and Social Skills
• De‑escalation, redirection and physical restraint
• Compliance monitoring
• Other required training as deemed necessary or substituted by the District

Caren DeCristofaro, Principal’s Administrative Assistant
Ezra H. Baker Elementary School
810 Route 28,
West Dennis, Massachusetts 02670
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