Long-Term Substitute Paraeducator II​/Specialized Programs Assistant

Job Title

Supports students, which may include, but not limited to, students with: low-incidence disabilities, autism, social-emotional needs, and behavioral concerns. Performs any combination of the following instructional tasks in a classroom, to assist teaching staff of early education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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.
• Support special education students by providing assistance with equipment (i.e. assistive technology).
• Assist with the supervision of students during play and lunch periods.
• Foster 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.
• Assist in the lifting of students into medical equipment, such as standers or other adaptive equipment as needed or as required in IEP.
• Maintain proper confidentiality of student records.
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.
• Support students with toileting and/or other daily living skills (i.e. feeding, cleaning, etc.)
• Conduct physical restraint when the criteria has been reached to ensure safety of the student.
• Physical restraint shall be conducted in accordance with state regulation, district policy and restraint protocol.
• Wear protective clothing or equipment as required by the District.
• Implements behavior programs and/or program books developed by the licensed staff including but not limited to special education teachers, BCBA's, special education administrators.
• Follow behavior intervention plans to reduce challenging behaviors and promote positive behaviors.

Qualifications:

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

The following training is required for the position (either pre-employment or provided by the District post-employment (compensated):
Discrete Trial Training and Naturalistic ABA Self-Regulation and Social Skills De-escalation, redirection and physical restraint Compliance monitoring Data collection Other required training as deemed necessary or substituted by the District

Primary Job Contact:
Caren DeCristofaro, Principal's Administrative Assistant Ezra H. Baker Elementary School 810 Route 28 West Dennis, Massachusetts 02670 Phone: