1:1 Upper School Paraprofessional - Student Support Specialist

Young World Physical Education; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Donald P. Timony Grammar School in Methuen, MA is seeking a Program Assistant 1:1 for an upper school student to support daily activities and learning. The role requires assisting with intensive special needs, data collection, and use of assistive technologies; associates degree preferred.

You will work as part of a team and follow a behavior plan. Join a collaborative educational team in a setting that includes inclusive and substantially separate classrooms, with duties tied to student success

Qualifications

• Assist student with intensive special needs throughout the day.
• Comfort with assistive technology (iPad and apps).
• Ability to take data on behavior plan and monitor student.
• SPED/IA training or related experience preferred; Associates degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support students with disabilities in inclusive and substantially separate settings.
• Assist with behavior plan implementation.
• Provide academic support as needed.
• May need to support feeding and toileting needs.
• Monitor attention, work completion and social navigation.
• Perform duties as assigned by school administration.
• Perform other duties as per building supervisor.

Skills

Team collaboration

Data collection

Adaptability

Communication with TEAM

Education

Associates Degree preferred

Program Assistant training/experience

Job description

Donald P. Timony Grammar School in Methuen, MA is seeking a Program Assistant 1:1 for an upper school student to support daily activities and learning. The role requires assisting with intensive special needs, data collection, and use of assistive technologies; associates degree preferred.

You will work as part of a team and follow a behavior plan. Join a collaborative educational team in a setting that includes inclusive and substantially separate classrooms, with duties tied to student success