High School Paraprofessional

Position: High School 1:1 Paraprofessional - 26-27
Essential Functions:

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 the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Primary duties include:
Provide individual student support that includes prompting, modeling and reinforcing social interactions, and expected behaviors throughout the school day
Oversee independent/guided practice
Assist teachers with engaging student in learning and assist in instruction
Modify or adapt instruction for student, as directed by the teacher
Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work with student as set up and assigned by the teacher
Implement behavior plan
Collect data on student's IEP benchmarks (e.g. attending, responding, play, initiating, behavior data)
Communicate observations, student needs, concerns to BCBA/classroom teacher/case manager
Complete all required documentation related to incidents and discipline, etc.
Facilitate positive relationships and engagements with peers
Maintain student confidentiality
Willing to be trained in non-violent crisis prevention intervention strategies and techniques and demonstrate competency in the ability to implement
Carry out other relative assignments designated by the Principal or the Assistant Principal

Required Skills, Experience and

Competencies:

High school degree or equivalent
Enjoys working with children and is dedicated to the education of all children
Exemplifies the core values of North Middlesex Regional School District
Academic knowledge of the curriculum of the grade level supported
Strong verbal and nonverbal communication skills
Ability to take feedback, seek feedback, interact and communicate with a variety of staff
Implement behavior plans
Experience working with children and adolescents with significant social/emotional/behavioral disorder(s)

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, climb, run
The employee must occasionally be able to lift and/or move children/objects
The employee must be able to work in a noisy, stressful, high-pressure environment and still be able to concentrate and keep children safe