ABA-Focused Instructional Assistant - Elementary

Barnstable Public Schools; Barnstable (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnstable Public Schools in Barnstable, Massachusetts is seeking an Instructional Assistant at Hyannis West Elementary School to support students within an ABA-based educational program.

The role involves direct instructional services, behavior management, data collection, and collaboration with the Partner Classroom Teacher to implement IEP goals for students. Starting immediately, 183 school days per year, hourly paraprofessional pay, with training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Experience in special education preferred
• Physical condition capable of managing behaviorally/physically challenging students
• Such alternatives to the above as the Director of Special Education may deem appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

• ensures the safety of all students
• provides 30 hours of direct educational services
• incorporates specific educational objectives into the context of ongoing activities (as appropriate)
• facilitates opportunities for generalization and maintenance of skills
• collects data on targeted skills
• communicates with parents of case student(s) via communication log (when directed by Partner Classroom Teacher)
• relays parent information to Partner Classroom Teacher or Supervisor
• maintains student notebook in neat and orderly manner
• maintains student specific materials, reinforcers
• performs other duties as assigned by Partner Classroom Teacher or Supervisor within the scope of this job description
• maintains high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality
• implements curriculum and/or curriculum material as required

Skills

Safety awareness

Data collection

Communication with parents

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience in special education preferred

Job description

Barnstable Public Schools in Barnstable, Massachusetts is seeking an Instructional Assistant at Hyannis West Elementary School to support students within an ABA-based educational program.

The role involves direct instructional services, behavior management, data collection, and collaboration with the Partner Classroom Teacher to implement IEP goals for students. Starting immediately, 183 school days per year, hourly paraprofessional pay, with training opportunities.