1:1 Special Ed Paraprofessional — Empower Student Growth

Valley Collaborative; Dracut (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 sick, 2 personal days

State retirement

403B

Tuition assistance

GIC Health and dental insurance

Life/STD and LTD insurance

Job summary

Valley Collaborative is seeking a 1:1 Paraprofessional / Special Ed Assistant for the Tyngsborough elementary site. The role supports students with PDD, autism, and behavioral needs under the supervision of teachers and specialists.

Starting date is immediate with full-time hours and the option to engage in ongoing professional development. Typical duties include assisting in curriculum delivery, ensuring student safety, supporting independence and social skills, and collecting data to monitor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with students with PDD, Autism, special learning, emotional, and/or behavioral needs.
• The desire to make a difference in a student’s life.
• Ability to teach, mentor, coach, and advocate for students.
• Flexibility to meet identified student needs.
• A strong commitment to the goals, mission, and philosophy of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in delivery of the curriculum, lesson plans, and implementation of IEP goals and objectives.
• Ensure safety of students in all environments.
• Assist in facilitation of independence, social awareness, language, and appropriate behavior.
• Responsible for other student concerns that arise, and communicate concerns to PM and/or teacher.
• Understand and deliver appropriate behavioral plan for each student working collaboratively with the teachers and behaviorists.
• Assist in collecting student data.
• Assist students with school and classroom activities, e.g.: lunch, playground, bus load, personal care, toileting.
• Collaborate with SLP’s, OT’s, PT’s, BCBA’s teachers and social workers
• Participate in staff meetings and in-service training as requested.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bachelor's degree preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Valley Collaborative is seeking a 1:1 Paraprofessional / Special Ed Assistant for the Tyngsborough elementary site. The role supports students with PDD, autism, and behavioral needs under the supervision of teachers and specialists.

Starting date is immediate with full-time hours and the option to engage in ongoing professional development. Typical duties include assisting in curriculum delivery, ensuring student safety, supporting independence and social skills, and collecting data to monitor